Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded)

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded) with our client located in Roseville, CA.

Job Description:

• As an Software Engineer II (UAV Embedded), you will 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.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Requires BS degree in Computing Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline, or 7 Years of experience 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
• 5-10% May be required between other KUAS locations.
  
  
  

Nice To Haves:

• 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, AS910.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract:
• Pay Range: $100-130/hr
• Location: Roseville, CA (5 days office).
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.