Senior Software Engineer

KLA Industries, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a versatile software engineer to maintain and extend its ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.

The role includes developing new algorithms and enhancing our communications protocol, while contributing to software architecture and engineering processes. The ideal candidate has strong C++ experience, proficiency in Linux/POSIX, and a solid background in mathematics or physics.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Strong development experience with C++.
• Experience with Linux and POSIX.
• Front end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Backend development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong OO design and methodologies.
• Background in mathematics/physics, vector operations.
• Expert in C/C++ with STL.
• Low-level knowledge: compiler/memory management.
• Experience in Linux environments (POSIX, etc).
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Experience with Agile development and aerospace software processes.
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations
• Develop new algorithms
• Modify and extend communications protocol
• Contribute to software architecture and engineering process

Skills

C++ development

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Python

Java/Kotlin (Android)

OO design

Mathematics/Physics background

C and C++ with STL

Low-level programming/memory mgmt

Linux/POSIX

Agile

Aerospace software development

US citizenship / security clearance

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

STM32 microcontrollers

MVC/MVP/MVVM patterns

Cross-platform frameworks (Flutter/React Native/Xamarin)

Yocto / Embedded Linux

Pub/Sub architecture

Autonomy systems

RTOS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong development experience with C++
• Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script
• Backend wed development using Python
• Android development using Java or Kotlin
• Strong grasp and preference for object-oriented development methodologies
• Strong mathematical and/or physics background including comfort with vector operations
• Expert in coding in C and C++ including the standard template library
• Advanced low-level knowledge such as compiler operation and memory management
• Experience developing in a Linux environment including use of POSIX and similar libraries
• Comfort working independently with limited oversight
• Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure
• Experience with software development processes such as Agile
• Experience with aerospace software development processes
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one

Additional Desired Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Strong in background in Linux
• Experience using AI coding assistance tools
• Experience in video game development
• Experience in Autonomy systems
• Experience developing under standard architectural patters such as MVC, MVP, MVVM
• Experience with cross platform frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, Xamarin or similar
• Previous experience with microcontroller development for targets such as the STM32
• Real Time Operating Systems
• Embedded Linux including YACTO
• Experience using the Pub/Sub architectural pattern
• Previous development experience with autonomous systems
• Strong mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting skills