Senior Aerospace Software Engineer - C++/Python Autonomy

KingRecruitingServices; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices in San Diego is seeking an experienced software engineer to maintain and extend an ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations. You will develop new algorithms and modify communications protocols while contributing to software architecture and engineering processes to support mission-critical aerospace systems.

The role demands strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and a background in object‑oriented design, with familiarity in Python, Java/Kotlin for

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Strong development experience with C++.
• Frontend web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Backend web development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong object‑oriented development methodologies.
• Strong math/physics background with vector ops.
• Expert in C and C++, STL included.
• Low‑level knowledge: compilers, memory management.
• Linux development environment with POSIX libraries.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Calm and effective under pressure in operational settings.
• Experience with Agile software processes.
• Experience with aerospace software processes.
• U.S. security clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.
• Develop new algorithms.
• Modify and extend communications protocol.
• Contribute to software architecture and engineering process development.

Skills

C++ development

C programming

Object‑oriented design

Python backend

Frontend web: HTML/CSS/JS

Android development (Java/Kotlin)

Linux / POSIX

Memory management

Mathematics/physics background

Agile processes

Aerospace software

Security clearance eligible

Independent work

Debugging/troubleshooting

RTOS / Embedded Linux

MVC/MVP/MVVM patterns

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STL (Standard Template Library)

POSIX libraries

Job description

KingRecruitingServices in San Diego is seeking an experienced software engineer to maintain and extend an ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations. You will develop new algorithms and modify communications protocols while contributing to software architecture and engineering processes to support mission-critical aerospace systems.

The role demands strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and a background in object‑oriented design, with familiarity in Python, Java/Kotlin for