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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$162,138 / year median in California
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Software Engineer
Acro Service Corp
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Woodland, California
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CONTRACTOR
$70-$130/hr
Updated 08/26/2026
Job Description
Overview
$70-$130/hr
Job Summary
Basic Qualifications for
Principal Software Engineer:
Bachelors degree in STEM with 5 years of hands on Software Development experience; 3 years of experience with Masters in STEM; 1 year with a PhD in STEM
Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink
Experience with programming (C and Python)
Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.
Experience with Navigation Systems and INS/GPS Kalman filter design and requirements definition
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
Required to work on site full-time
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the development and performance of software tests
Experience using DOORS for software requirements management
Expertise in Sensor Fusion for Navigation Systems using IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), GPS, barometers, and other sensors.
Expertise in INS (Inertial Navigation System) mechanizations.
Expertise in Embedded INS/GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation systems.
Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
Demonstrated capability to define software requirements for an INS/GPS system
Familiarity with/Experience in INS/GPS Kalman filter design and requirements definition
Experience developing, verifying, certifying and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
Demonstrated use of MATLAB for simulation and INS/GPS system performance evaluation
Hands-on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
Experience with code analysis tools such as Polyspace and software test tools such as LDRA and VectorCast
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