Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in object-oriented software development
Experience designing guidance algorithms for UAS platforms using commercial autopilot frameworks like ArduPilot
Practical understanding of flight dynamics for fixed and rotary wing platforms
Extensive experience in software development on microcontroller architectures and Linux systems
Experience developing real-time embedded software with hardware interfaces
Familiarity with Agile processes including Scrum and Test-Driven Development
Responsibilities
Implement guidance and navigation software within COTS frameworks
Support airframe design activities
Integrate software on flight hardware
Collaborate with small teams and work independently
Work full-time on-site in Los Angeles, California
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with 50% company match up to 6%
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
Life insurance and additional benefits
Free daily lunch and fully-stocked kitchen
Unlimited PTO and casual dress code
Pre-IPO stock option grants and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Guidance Software Engineer to join our R&D team. You will get an opportunity to lead the design of our guidance software on a clean sheet airframe design. As a member of Engineering, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of guidance and navigation software within COTS software frameworks
Support airframe design activities
Support system integration of software on flight hardware
Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum education: Bachelor's or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related degree
10+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
Experience with design and implementation of guidance algorithms for UAS platforms using commercial autopilot frameworks like ArduPilot
Practical understanding of flight dynamics of fixed wing and rotary wing platforms
Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development on microcontroller architectures (STM32 or similar) and on Linux hosted on Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC or Microblaze architectures
Experience developing real-time embedded software to include hardware interfaces
Experience with integration of vendor provided low-level drivers and firmware
Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data system
Preferred Requirements:
Current or previous DoD security clearance
Part 107 remote pilot certification
Experience with EO/IR sensor integration
Experience with radar sensor integration
Experience with firmware development using VHDL and embedded software development flow on AMD/Xilinx FPGAs
Experience with git
Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets
Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high-TRL systems
Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
Why CHAOS?
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 450 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
