Senior Aerospace Software Engineer - C++/Linux

True North Consultants, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a skilled software engineer to maintain and extend the ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.

You will participate in the development of new algorithms and updates to our communications protocol, while shaping software architecture and engineering processes for aerospace systems. The role requires strong C/C++ expertise, Linux experience, and an OO design mindset, with a willingness to work under operational pressure and obtain an required

Qualifications

• Must have strong C++ development experience.
• Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script.
• Backend development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong OO design experience.
• Background in math/physics is beneficial.
• Expert in C/C++ including STL.
• Low-level concepts like memory management.
• Experience in Linux/POSIX environments.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Familiarity with Agile and aerospace software processes.
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.
• Development of new algorithms.
• Modifications and extension of communications protocol.
• Software architecture and engineering process development.

Skills

C++

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Python

Java/Kotlin (Android)

Object-oriented design

Mathematics/Physics background

C and C++ with STL

Linux/POSIX

Agile

Autonomy/embedded systems

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STL

Linux

POSIX libraries

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a skilled software engineer to maintain and extend the ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.

You will participate in the development of new algorithms and updates to our communications protocol, while shaping software architecture and engineering processes for aerospace systems. The role requires strong C/C++ expertise, Linux experience, and an OO design mindset, with a willingness to work under operational pressure and obtain an required