WhiteFox Defense Technologies is a global leader in airspace security, specializing in innovative counter-drone and airspace management solutions. WhiteFox is an expert in developing advanced systems that enable the detection, identification, and mitigation of rogue drones, ensuring safety and security in various environments, from critical infrastructure to public events.

WhiteFox's commitment to advancing drone technology responsibly and ethically positions them as a key player in shaping the future of secure and regulated airspace, reflecting a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of drone threats and airspace management.

Job Description

The Software Engineer II contributes to the development of all subsystems that make up a robust digital signal processing platform, primarily written in Rust. Your primary responsibility will be to use your development skills to implement core components of the cUAS (counter Unmanned Aerial System) architecture while understanding all tiers of the system, from the FPGA and low-level embedded Linux platform all the way up to the user interface. You will function as a contributor on an agile team working to further develop and better our product. You will demonstrate engineering discipline through detail-oriented documentation, unit testable code, and reports adhering to scientific principles.

Location

Remote - San Luis Obispo, CA

Responsibilities

Develop software for system components including web-services, databases, and APIs
Verify written software through automated unit tests
Develop and integrate new features for various Radio Frequency (RF) based applications
Design scalable databases and web services

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or similar major or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software Development writing Object Oriented code
Development experience in Rust
Software development on Linux-based systems (gcc/g++, make, cmake, etc.)
Strong knowledge and experience using Linux command line
Experience managing large code bases with many software components, libraries, and subsystems
Experience using git (or other version control software)
Experience writing robust low-level networking/socket code
Experience writing unit tests and instrumenting whole-system software testing
Must be eligible to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) access requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience developing software for “embedded” (small Linux-based ARM) devices
Optimization of embedded firmware for devices with restricted memory and processing power
Experience building and deploying custom Linux images using OpenEmbedded
Development experience in C++
Development experience in Python
Experience using cryptographic libraries in Rust, C/C++, or Python
Web development experience
Development experience on Android, especially with Native (C/C++) code

Compensation

Salary range: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually
Company stock options
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Unlimited PTO

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Direct Apply Only, No Recruiters

Send Resume to: careers@whitefoxdefense.com

About WhiteFox

WhiteFox Defense Technologies is at the forefront of airspace security, excelling in cutting-edge counter-drone technology and comprehensive airspace management solutions. Renowned for their proficiency in creating advanced systems, WhiteFox specializes in detecting, identifying, and mitigating unauthorized drone activities. Their offerings range from portable and mobile units to fixed site and virtual systems, providing versatile protection for critical infrastructures, public events, and sensitive areas against the escalating threats posed by rogue drones.