Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded)

About the role

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement mission-critical software for our next-generation UAV flight computers.
• The XQ-58, BQM-177, BQM-167, or MQM-178 unmanned aerial vehicles!
• You will be the primary link between complex flight algorithms and custom avionics hardware, developing high-performance C and 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.

Requirements

• Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline, or 7 YOE in lieu of BS degree.
• 4 years of C or C++ programming 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills with tools such as Atlassian, MATLAB/Simulink, VxWorks, LabView.
• Implementing interface controls based on MBSE design documentation.
• Previous familiarity with OMS/UCI, A-GRA, STANAG 4586, DO-178C, AS910

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.

Job 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

Company Information

• EEO, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
• All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply.
• Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation.
• We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Pay Transparency

• The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.