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Trillium Staffing
Software Engineer C++/Qt Desktop Applications
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What they do
A Windows Engineer oversees problem resolution, administration, and management of Windows server and applications for a business. May provide support to users, including in data centers or Cloud environments. Installs, modifies, removes and analyzes networking hardware and software on computer system. Participates in network design.
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-14% projected decline
Job Description
▶ Apply Software Engineer C++/Qt Desktop Applications Moorpark, California
- Posted on July 8, 2026 Published By Sean Archard Trillium Professional is now seeking a Software Engineer for direct-hire in Moorpark, CA! The company is a team delivering the best solutions for today's complex unmanned aircraft challenges. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer
- C++ / Qt Desktop Applications to join our team.
Job Duties:
- Develop and maintain C++ / Qt / QML ground control software for UAV operations.
- Build and improve UI workflows for mission planning, vehicle status, telemetry visualization, video display, payload control, alerts, and logging.
- Build and maintain MAVLink integration for UAV telemetry, command interfaces, mission workflows, and custom protocol extensions.
- Familiarity with low latency video pipelines using FFmpeg, GStreamer, RTSP, H.264/H.265, or similar technologies.
- Improve GCS performance, reliability, and usability under flight-test and field conditions.
- Work with flight-test engineers and operators to reduce operator workload and improve mission success.
- Support internal Python/Qt desktop automation tools, sensor validation, DAQ/test hardware, and engineering automation.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday Annual salary is $140k/year. Apply now!
Industry:
Min 3 years (Preferred)- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field strongly preferred
- Strong C++ software engineering experience for desktop applications.
- Experience with Qt, QML, Qt Widgets, or similar desktop UI frameworks.
- Experience developing Windows or cross-platform desktop applications.
- Experience with networked, hardware-connected, or real-time data applications.
- Familiarity with Git, CMake or similar build systems, code review, and software testing.
- Development experience using map-centric UIs, GIS, offline maps, terrain data, and QGC map engines.
- Familiarity with FFmpeg, GStreamer, RTSP, Web
RTC, H.264/H.265, KLV
metadata, or low-latency video.- A requirement of the position is US Person status (citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence).