Senior Aerospace Software Engineer (C++, Linux, Autonomy)

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a software engineer to sustain and extend a C++ code base for ground station and drone operations in an aerospace context. You will contribute to algorithm development and enhance communication protocols while shaping software architecture and engineering processes.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and a background in math/physics. The role requires flexibility with front-end and back-end web development using HTML/CSS/JS and

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Strong development experience with C++.
• Frontend web development using HTML CSS and JavaScript.
• Backend development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented development methodologies.
• Strong mathematical or physics background including vector operations.
• Expert in coding in C and C++ including the standard template library.
• Advanced low-level knowledge such as compiler operation and memory management.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment including POSIX libraries.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Experience with aerospace software development 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 our communications protocol
• Software architecture and engineering process development

Skills

C++ development

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Python

Java/Kotlin (Android)

Object-oriented programming

Math/Physics background

C/C++ with STL

Low-level programming/memory mgmt

Linux/POSIX

Agile development

Aerospace software development

Security clearance or ability to obt.

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STM32

Yocto

Pub/Sub architecture

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a software engineer to sustain and extend a C++ code base for ground station and drone operations in an aerospace context. You will contribute to algorithm development and enhance communication protocols while shaping software architecture and engineering processes.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and a background in math/physics. The role requires flexibility with front-end and back-end web development using HTML/CSS/JS and