Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

About the role

5-D Systems is looking for an engineer to join our team in Round Rock, Texas, to support our growing portfolio of unmanned, jet-powered aircraft programs. You will work within a small, collaborative group to build real-time avionics software and custom testing tools for both laboratory and flight-line environments.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and maintain software for aircraft platforms and associated testing equipment.
• Perform software integration and testing in both virtual high-fidelity simulations and actual flight environments.
• Author design documentation and maintain compliance with internal development processes.
• Draft software test plans and procedures to verify system requirements.
• Collaborate on the planning, design, and deployment of complex systems to meet customer specifications.
• Conduct peer reviews and perform technical research or trade studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor or master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field with a strong background in software development.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in embedded systems software development.
• Proficiency in object-oriented C++ programming.
• Ability to interface software with hardware peripherals.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Nice to have

• Experience with feedback control systems.
• Background in the aerospace or defense sectors.
• Knowledge of mission-critical or safety-critical software development.
• Familiarity with Linux-based embedded environments.
• Experience following DO-178C development standards.
• Proficiency in Simulink for system modeling and simulation.
• Experience designing test and measurement systems.
• Systems engineering background.

Skills & tools

• C++
• Embedded systems
• Avionics
• Linux
• Simulink
• DO-178C

Practical notes

• Travel is required to fulfill job duties.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, and education reimbursement.
• Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
• Accommodation requests for the application process may be sent to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or by calling 858-964-2916.