Senior Software Engineer

Markent Personnel; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel in San Diego is seeking a software engineer to maintain and extend an ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations. You will develop new algorithms and modify the communications protocol, contributing to software architecture and engineering process improvements.

Ideal candidate has strong C++ skills, experience with Linux/POSIX, object-oriented design, and a passion for aerospace software.

Qualifications

• Must have strong development experience with C++ and object-oriented design.
• Experience with Linux/POSIX libraries and embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of low-level programming, memory management and compiler operation.

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++

Object-oriented design

Python

Java/Kotlin (Android)

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Linux/POSIX

Low-level programming

Agile

Embedded systems

US Citizenship

Math/Physics

Security clearance eligible

AI coding assistants

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Yocto

Pub/Sub

Flutter/React Native/Xamarin

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

  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
  U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one