Staff Software Engineer - C/C++/Qt Avionics, Real-Time

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Staff Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software for aircraft autopilots and avionics using C/C++ and Qt. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver mission-critical systems for naval aviation and defense, ensuring robust real-time operation.

The role emphasizes testing in ground and flight environments, GUI development for simulators, and adherence to DO-178C processes.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 3+ years of work with C/C++ and Qt.
• 1+ year in avionics.
• Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for aircraft autopilots and avionics.
• Participate in ground and flight testing of the systems.
• Work with the latest technology in a collaborative team.
• Develop GUI components for simulators and lab environments.
• Adhere to hard real-time requirements and DO-178C.

Skills

C/C++

Qt

RTOS

Security Clearance

Education

BS Computer Engineering

BS Computer Science

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Staff Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software for aircraft autopilots and avionics using C/C++ and Qt. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver mission-critical systems for naval aviation and defense, ensuring robust real-time operation.

The role emphasizes testing in ground and flight environments, GUI development for simulators, and adherence to DO-178C processes.