Senior Software Engineer

Ashton North LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a software engineer to maintain and extend C++ code for ground station and drone operations, and to develop new algorithms in a satellite/aerospace context.

The role covers extending communication protocols, advancing software architecture, and improving engineering processes while working in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Qualifications

• US citizen and eligible for security clearance.
• Strong C++ development experience.
• Front-end web basics (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
• Back-end Python experience.
• Android development with Java or Kotlin.
• Strong OO design and C/C++ including STL.
• Linux/POSIX experience and memory management.
• Experience with Agile and aerospace software processes.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++ development

Java/Kotlin (Android)

Python backend

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Object-oriented programming

Mathematics/Physics background

C/C++ STL

Linux/POSIX

Agile development

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STL

POSIX

Yocto

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