Senior Software Engineer

Lumicity; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

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

Overview

An exciting client is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to develop the C++ core across operating platforms. They specialize in the design, development, and production of military-grade UAS systems and drones. You will work on flight-critical systems, ensuring reliable platform integration between engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the C++ core across operating platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable platform integration for flight-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Technical degree (CS, EE, CE, Robotics).
• High-level C++ proficiency, object-oriented design, and memory management.
• Experience within robotics, UAS, aerospace, or a high-reliability embedded system.
• Experience with build systems (Bazel, CMake) and Git.
• Familiarity with GPU programming and accelerated development is a bonus.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (ITAR).

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing; Defense and Space Manufacturing.
• Locations: Santa Monica, Irvine, Los Angeles, Hawthorne, and surrounding areas in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.