Senior Software Engineer

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ron Sunshine Associates LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to maintain and extend our C++ codebase for ground stations and drone operations. You will develop new algorithms, refine our communications protocol, and contribute to software architecture and process improvements. The role requires strong C++ skills, Linux experience, Android development, and a willingness to work with aerospace software processes.

Qualifications

• Strong development experience with C++ in aerospace/embedded systems.
• Front-end web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Backend development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.
• Develop new algorithms to improve performance and reliability.
• Modify and extend communications protocol across system components.
• Shape software architecture and engineering process improvements.

Skills

C++ development

Front-end (HTML/CSS/JS)

Python backend

Android development (Java/Kotlin)

Low-level programming

Linux/POSIX

Security clearance

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GCC/Compiler toolchain

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