UAV Embedded Principal Software Engineer – Hybrid

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Principal Software Engineer V (UAV Embedded) to architect and implement mission-critical C++ software for UAV flight computers. The role bridges software with avionics hardware, working with MATLAB/Simulink alongside GNC engineers.

You will design, test, and document software per KUAS specs, mentor engineers, and participate in a hybrid Arlington, TX work model. A strong background in C++, RTOS, and avionics is required.

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; 18+ years of experience in lieu of BS.
• 15 years of C/C++ programming experience.
• 3+ years aerospace/aviation/UAV software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of OO programming and RTOS.
• Experience with software development life-cycle and documenting software requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop simulation modelling and firmware updates.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement mission-critical C++ flight software for UAV embedded systems.
• Collaborate with electrical and GNC engineers to integrate hardware and software.
• Write software requirements, design descriptions, and test reports.
• Mentor mid-level Software Engineers and review code.
• Work in a hybrid model at Arlington, TX with office presence T/W/Th.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Object-oriented programming

Software life-cycle

Hardware-in-the-loop

Security clearance

Education

BA/BS in Computing Science/CS/CE or related

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

VxWorks

LabView

Atlassian tools

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Principal Software Engineer V (UAV Embedded) to architect and implement mission-critical C++ software for UAV flight computers. The role bridges software with avionics hardware, working with MATLAB/Simulink alongside GNC engineers.

You will design, test, and document software per KUAS specs, mentor engineers, and participate in a hybrid Arlington, TX work model. A strong background in C++, RTOS, and avionics is required.