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Flight Control Software Engineer
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Position Title: Flight Control Software Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract opportunity located in Roseville, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Define software architecture
- Design and implement operator interfaces, autonomous logic algorithms, waypoint following, and path generation algorithms
- Support subsystem testing and verification
- Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests
- Support hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities
- Derive subsystem requirements and specifications
- Perform analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation
- Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (test procedures, technical reports, etc.)
- Prepare and present design review material for technical interchange meetings with suppliers and internal/external customers
- Support customer training activities
- Travel domestically and internationally to support flight test activities
Job Qualifications:
- BS degree in Engineering (Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred)
- 6+ years related engineering experience required; 10+ years preferred
- Understanding of flight control logic and automation
- Ability to create a runtime environment for autonomous functions
- Knowledge of software development process, object-oriented programming, and software architecture design
- Demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction and strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information per government standards
- Preferred: MATLAB/Simulink experience, familiarity with C/C++, familiarity with unmanned aircraft systems and operations, understanding of autopilot flight control design, familiarity with software configuration management systems
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Roseville, CA
- Pay Rate Range: $70-85/hr
- May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship ONLY)
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Magic Demirel
As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.
I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce