UAV Embedded Software Architect C++/RTOS, Hybrid

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (UAV Embedded) in Roseville, CA. You will architect and implement mission-critical flight software that interfaces with custom avionics hardware and MATLAB/Simulink tools.

The role requires 15+ years of C/C++ experience, a BS in a technical field, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Hybrid work from the Roseville office is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• 15+ years of C or C++ programming experience.
• 3+ years aerospace/aviation/UAV software engineering experience.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and RTOS systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Experience with software development life-cycle and documenting software requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement mission-critical C++ software for UAV flight computers.
• Collaborate with hardware, GNC, and electrical engineers on complex physical-digital interfaces.
• Write software requirements, test descriptions, and design documents.
• Ensure deterministic control and reliability across flight software.
• Mentor mid-level software engineers.
• Operate in a hybrid office setting in Roseville, CA.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Software lifecycle

HIL debugging

Security clearance

Object-oriented design

Embedded systems

Education

BA/BS in CS/Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

VxWorks

LabVIEW

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (UAV Embedded) in Roseville, CA. You will architect and implement mission-critical flight software that interfaces with custom avionics hardware and MATLAB/Simulink tools.

The role requires 15+ years of C/C++ experience, a BS in a technical field, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Hybrid work from the Roseville office is expected.