Senior Flight Controls & Guidance Software Engineer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

CHAOS is looking for a Senior Guidance Software Engineer in Los Angeles to lead the design of guidance software for a new airframe. This involves implementing navigation software, supporting airframe design, and working on-site in Hawthorne, California.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in software development, particularly with UAS platforms and a strong understanding of flight dynamics, along with a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in professional software development.
• Experience with integration of low-level drivers and firmware.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of guidance software.
• Support airframe design activities.
• Integrate software on flight hardware.

Skills

Object-oriented software development

Guidance algorithms for UAS

Flight dynamics understanding

Embedded software development

Agile processes

Collaboration in small teams

Education

Bachelor's or higher Degree in relevant field

Tools

COTS software frameworks

Linux

Git

VHDL

Job description

CHAOS is looking for a Senior Guidance Software Engineer in Los Angeles to lead the design of guidance software for a new airframe. This involves implementing navigation software, supporting airframe design, and working on-site in Hawthorne, California.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in software development, particularly with UAS platforms and a strong understanding of flight dynamics, along with a relevant Bachelor's degree.