Senior Software Engineer

MDS Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a seasoned software engineer to maintain and extend an ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations in San Diego. You will develop new algorithms, extend the communications protocol, and contribute to software architecture and engineering processes.

Candidates should have strong C++ skills, Linux experience, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Experience with Agile and aerospace software processes is valued, as is familiarity with POSIX libraries

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Proficient in C++ with strong STL knowledge and memory management.
• Front-end web tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Back-end development with Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong OO design and math/physics background.
• Experience with Linux, POSIX, and cross-platform development.
• Ability to work independently under pressure; familiar with Agile and aerospace domains.
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

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

Skills

C++ development

Front-end web development

Python back-end development

Android development (Java/Kotlin)

OO design

Math/Physics background

C/C++ with STL

Low-level programming / memory mgmt

Linux / POSIX

Agile / aerospace processes

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++ STL

POSIX libraries

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