Senior Flight Control Software Engineer (III–IV)

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Unmanned Systems is hiring Flight Control Software Engineers III and IV to design and implement autonomous aircraft systems with high-performance requirements. Candidates should possess significant experience in software development, including specific knowledge of flight control logic and aerospace engineering.

The ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in engineering, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. The roles offer a competitive compensation package in a supportive work environment that encourages innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years related experience in engineering discipline for Flight Control Software Engineer III.
• 3+ years lead engineer experience in aerospace industry for Flight Control Software Engineer III.
• 11+ years related experience for Flight Control Software Engineer IV.
• 6+ years lead engineer experience for Flight Control Software Engineer IV.

Responsibilities

• Perform software engineering tasks for autonomous aircraft systems.
• Define software architecture and implement various algorithms.
• Support subsystem testing and flight test activities.

Skills

Flight control logic and automation

Software development process

Object-oriented programming

Design and implementation skills

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering (preferred in Computer Science or Software Engineering)

MS Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Job description

Kratos Unmanned Systems is hiring Flight Control Software Engineers III and IV to design and implement autonomous aircraft systems with high-performance requirements. Candidates should possess significant experience in software development, including specific knowledge of flight control logic and aerospace engineering.

The ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in engineering, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. The roles offer a competitive compensation package in a supportive work environment that encourages innovation.