Senior Software Engineer

Software Placement Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Diego for mission-critical aerospace software, spanning embedded, backend, and frontend systems. You will maintain a C++ codebase supporting ground stations and drone operations, and develop algorithms for system operation and control.

You will modify communications protocols and contribute to software architecture and processes. The role requires a strong C++ background, Linux/POSIX experience, and frontend/backend web

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Strong development experience with C++.
• Front end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Backend web development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp of and preference for object-oriented development methodologies.
• Strong mathematical and/or physics background, including comfort with vector operations.
• Expert-level 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 Agile development processes.
• Experience with aerospace software development processes.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend a C++ code base supporting ground station and drone operations
• Develop new algorithms for system operation and control
• Modify and extend proprietary communications protocols
• Contribute to software architecture and engineering process development

Skills

C++ development

Python backend

Java/Kotlin (Android)

Front-end: HTML/CSS/JS

Object-oriented development

Math/Physics background

C/C++ with STL

Low-level concepts (compilers/memory)

Linux/POSIX

Agile experience

Aerospace software processes

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STL

POSIX

Linux

Android SDK

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An aerospace technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and extend the software systems that power ground station and drone operations. This role offers the chance to shape core algorithms, communications protocols, and engineering processes for mission-critical autonomous systems.

What you'll do

• Maintain and extend a C++ code base supporting ground station and drone operations
• Develop new algorithms for system operation and control
• Modify and extend proprietary communications protocols
• Contribute to 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, JavaScript
• Backend web development using Python
• Android development using Java or Kotlin
• Strong grasp of and preference for object-oriented development methodologies
• Strong mathematical and/or physics background, including comfort with vector operations
• Expert-level 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
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Strong background in Linux
• Experience using AI coding assistance tools
• Experience in video game development
• Experience in autonomy systems
• Experience developing under standard architectural patterns 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
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
• Experience with Embedded Linux, including YACTO
• Experience using the Pub/Sub architectural pattern
• Previous development experience with autonomous systems
• Strong mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting skills

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to work independently on mission-critical aerospace software, applying deep technical expertise across embedded, backend, and front-end systems to advance autonomous ground station and drone operations.