Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ ADD & Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks a software engineer to develop embedded C++ for aircraft and test systems. You will work in a small, collaborative team on real-time avionics software and lab/flight-line test tools.

Responsibilities include integration, testing, documentation, and adherence to DO-178C style processes where applicable. A DoD clearance or ability to obtain one is required; travel to support duties is possible.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software in C++ for avionics or aerospace domains.
• DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for aircraft and test systems.
• Integrate and test software on aircraft and in high-fidelity simulations.
• Produce design documentation for internal/external use.
• Follow 5-D Systems software development processes.
• Develop test plans to verify system requirements.
• Contribute to planning, design, testing, and deployment of complex systems.
• Peer review teammates' work and perform design research.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Object-oriented design

DoD clearance

Analytical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Description

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty‑five years’ experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. With an ever‑increasing government interest in unmanned aircraft and autonomous drone capability, we are fortunate to be experiencing a substantial backlog of projects. Currently, we are developing software for multiple unmanned, jet‑powered aircraft programs that are still very early in their lifecycle.

5-D is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a software development position. The successful candidate can perform their duties as a member of a small team working in a collaborative setting. Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real‑time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system‑level test software for laboratory and flight‑line environments. Candidates must have experience with developing embedded software using C++ and interfacing software with external hardware interfaces and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems
• Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high‑fidelity simulation environments and supporting flight test activities
• Developing design documentation for internal and external use
• Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process
• Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
• Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Peer reviewing fellow team members’ work
• Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations
• Ability to travel to support job duties

Experience and Skills

Required

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development
• Five years or more of relevant experience developing software for embedded systems
• Proficient in developing software using object‑oriented C++
• A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance)
• Self‑directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Results‑oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Preferred

• Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems
• Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience with safety‑critical/mission‑critical development
• Application development for Linux‑based embedded environments
• Experience with software development under DO‑178C processes
• Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink
• Test and measurement systems design
• Systems engineering experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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