Senior Software Engineer

True North Consultants, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a skilled software engineer to maintain and extend the ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.

You will participate in the development of new algorithms and updates to our communications protocol, while shaping software architecture and engineering processes for aerospace systems. The role requires strong C/C++ expertise, Linux experience, and an OO design mindset, with a willingness to work under operational pressure and obtain an required

Qualifications

• Must have strong C++ development experience.
• Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script.
• Backend development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong OO design experience.
• Background in math/physics is beneficial.
• Expert in C/C++ including STL.
• Low-level concepts like memory management.
• Experience in Linux/POSIX environments.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Familiarity with Agile 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.
• Development of new algorithms.
• Modifications and extension of communications protocol.
• Software architecture and engineering process development.

Skills

C++

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Python

Java/Kotlin (Android)

Object-oriented design

Mathematics/Physics background

C and C++ with STL

Linux/POSIX

Agile

Autonomy/embedded systems

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STL

Linux

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