Principal Software Engineer (UAV Embedded) Job at Kratos Defense, Oklahoma City, OK

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  • Kratos Defense
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Principal Software Engineer V (UAV Embedded), you will architect and implement mission-critical software for our next-generation UAV flight computers. You will be the primary link between complex flight algorithms and custom avionics hardware, developing high-performance C++ applications that ensure deterministic control and absolute system reliability. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will collaborate with electrical and GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) engineers to design and implement complex physical-digital interactions with MATLAB/Simulink.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Designs, develops, and tests C++ flight software and hardware, sensor, and actuator integrations.

Analyzes and decomposes system requirements collaboratively with other engineering disciplines.

Writes software requirements specifications, software test descriptions, design descriptions, and test reports

Designs, implements, tests, and documents software according to KUAS specifications

Mentors mid-level Software Engineers

Hybrid, work from office T/W/Th in Oklahomna City, OK

Keyword: Principal Software Engineer
Required Experience:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - A qualified candidate should have the expected year of service based on the JD. However, we can factor in entry level V qualified candidates in the compensation range.

Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline, 18 YOE in lieu of BS degree.

15 years of C or C++ programming experience

3+ years aerospace/aviation/UAV software engineering experience

Demonstrated understanding of Object-Oriented programming principles and RTOS systems.

Demonstrated understanding of software development life-cycle and clearly document software requirements.

Hands on ability to troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop simulation modelling and make firmware updates

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills with tools such as Atlassian, MATLAB/Simulink, VxWorks, LabView

Skills implementing interface controls based on MBSE design documentation

Previous familiarity with OMS/UCI, A-GRA, STANAG 4586, DO-178C, AS9100, DoDI 8500.01

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and/or manufacturing environment.

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

May work extended hours or weekends.

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5-10% May be required between other KUAS locations.

From: Kratos Defense

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Weekend work

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