Senior C++ Engineer - Flight-Critical UAS Systems

Lumicity

Los Angeles, California (CA, MO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer in the Los Angeles area to develop and maintain the C++ core across operating platforms. This role involves ensuring reliable integration of flight-critical systems with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and high-level proficiency in C++. Experience in robotics or aerospace is highly desirable. A full-time position with multiple location options around Los Angeles is available.

Qualifications

  • High-level proficiency in C++ and experience with object-oriented design.
  • Experience in robotics, UAS, aerospace, or embedded systems.
  • US citizenship or Green Card holder is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the C++ core across operating platforms.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on flight-critical systems.

Skills

C++ proficiency
Object-oriented design
Memory management
Collaborative skills
Robotics knowledge

Education

Technical degree (CS, EE, CE, Robotics)

Tools

Bazel
CMake
Git

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer in the Los Angeles area to develop and maintain the C++ core across operating platforms. This role involves ensuring reliable integration of flight-critical systems with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and high-level proficiency in C++. Experience in robotics or aerospace is highly desirable. A full-time position with multiple location options around Los Angeles is available.
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