Senior Flight Control Software Engineer - Autonomy

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Arlington (TX); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems in Arlington, TX, seeks a Flight Control Software Engineer III/IV to design and validate autonomous flight software for high-performance aircraft. The role emphasizes software architecture, algorithms for waypoint following, and testing across hardware and software interfaces.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, 6+ years in related aerospace engineering, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualificações

• BS degree in Engineering (Computer Science or Software Eng. preferred).
• 6+ years related engineering experience.
• 3+ years lead engineer experience in aerospace.
• Understanding of flight control logic and automation.
• Ability to create a runtime environment for autonomous functions.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and software architecture.
• Demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction and communication.
• Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Define software architecture and lead design efforts.
• Design operator interfaces, autonomous logic, waypoint following, and path generation.
• Support subsystem testing and verification activities.
• Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests.
• Prepare and maintain formal engineering documentation and design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with suppliers and customers.
• Travel to support flight test activities and customer engagements.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Flight control

Automation

OO programming

Software architecture

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

Formação académica

Engineering BS

Lead engineer experience

Aerospace experience

Ferramentas

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Software CM systems

Unmanned aircraft systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems in Arlington, TX, seeks a Flight Control Software Engineer III/IV to design and validate autonomous flight software for high-performance aircraft. The role emphasizes software architecture, algorithms for waypoint following, and testing across hardware and software interfaces.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, 6+ years in related aerospace engineering, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.