Desktop Software Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Ground Control Station (GCS) software using the Qt Framework and QML, with a focus on intuitive and high-performance GUI development
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, coding, testing, integration, and deployment
• Collaborate with hardware and embedded systems teams to ensure seamless integration of software with connected and networked components
• Perform integration testing to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance
• Document software architecture, design decisions, and requirement specifications, ensuring clarity and traceability
• Create and maintain user guides and technical documentation to support end users and internal teams
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver scalable and efficient solutions
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, particularly in safety-critical environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer) or Computer Science
• Minimum 6+ years of software development experience (or 7+ years with a Master s degree)
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in C++ development
• Strong expertise in Qt Framework, Qt QML, and GUI-based application development
• Proven experience working with large and complex codebases
• Technical Competencies: Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming principles, along with solid understanding of design patterns
• Deep expertise in Qt Framework, Qt QML, and GUI development
• Experience in integration and unit testing, especially in embedded systems environments
• Good understanding of networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, and IP. Hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments and familiarity with Python for supporting tools and automation
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time software design concepts
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet
• Awareness of safety-critical software standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and RTCA guidelines
• Experience handling large or legacy codebases, including refactoring and integration
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and testing skills
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is an added advantage