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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS
- **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, VersionOne, Real Time Systems, Gitlab, Git, Bitbucket
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=yhBiV2&offset=300&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESoftware+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+a+Software+Engineer++for+a+contract+opportunity+in+Palmdale%2C+CA.+%0A%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A+%0A%95+Minimum+5%2B+years+of+recent+experien..&SIDW=34a68c9209c7ca0b76392edd33e3a99b.VUlEPTczMzYzMzMw

## About the Role

Minimum 5+ years of recent experience with C preferred, 7+ years of embedded C++ is acceptable
Minimum 5+ years of recent experience with Linux
Minimum 5+ years of recent experience developing software for embedded systems
3 years minimum experience with git and one or more of the following Bitbucket, Jira, VersionOne, Confluence, Gitlab, etc. (and likes an agile development environment) Experience in an Agile software development environment with Agile toolchains
2-3 years minimum experience with Python, Experience with C and/or C++
Experience with Linux or RTOS and associated development toolchains
Experience developing software for embedded real-time systems
Experience with Systems Engineering processes (requirements development, use cases, data flows, etc.)
Experience Integrating hardware and software
Experience working in an Agile software development team
Experience with Agile software tool chains, e.g. Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
Experience with Python
Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01)
Experience with automated test methodologies
Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.)
Experience with Vehicle Management System (VMS) architectures
Ability to build/maintain relationships, collaborate with others, and manage interpersonal dynamics
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) is a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree

## Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA., The vehicle management software team is looking for an experienced software engineer to contribute to new development software designed to fly both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.
The responsibilities for this role will span the technology development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design and implementation, and integration and flight test. This role will be primarily focused on the embedded software development lifecycle. The candidate will be part of an Agile software development team
The responsibilities for this role may also span the avionics services, to include ground station development as well as mission systems software technologies. Integration activities will include a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure simulated systems, and laboratory environments that include constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations. Good oral and written communication skills required as is the ability to flex and adapt in a fast-paced team environment. Good presentation skills.


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