Senior Flight Software Engineer (C++, Autonomy)

United Future; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a software engineer to maintain and extend C++ code for ground station and drone operations. You will contribute to algorithms, protocol extensions, and software architecture in a Linux environment.

The role requires strong OO design, Python and Android development skills, plus a background in math/physics. Candidates should be US citizens and prepared for agile workflows.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Strong C++ development experience.
• Front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Backend development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong OO development skills.
• Math/physics background with vector operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.
• Development of new algorithms.
• Modifications and extension of communications protocol.
• Software architecture and engineering process development.

Skills

C++ development

Python development

Java/Kotlin Android development

HTML/CSS/JavaScript frontend

Object-oriented design

Linux and POSIX

C and C++ including STL

Memory management

Agile methodologies

Security clearance eligible

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STL

POSIX libraries

cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native or Xamarin)

Embedded Linux

Job description

United Future is seeking a software engineer to maintain and extend C++ code for ground station and drone operations. You will contribute to algorithms, protocol extensions, and software architecture in a Linux environment.

The role requires strong OO design, Python and Android development skills, plus a background in math/physics. Candidates should be US citizens and prepared for agile workflows.