Software Engineer III

RocketForce Technologies LLC is seeking a Software Engineer III in Los Angeles, CA (onsite) to deliver engineering test software and embedded controller capabilities, while also helping establish and operate a new software lab environment. This role combines hands-on development with infrastructure planning, process definition, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop graphical user interfaces for engineering test systems, data acquisition environments, and operator consoles.
• Partner with test engineers to capture user requirements, streamline workflows, and improve usability.
• Integrate user-facing GUIs with back-end systems, test frameworks, and hardware interfaces.
• Deliver maintainable and scalable software with clear documentation for user-facing components.
• Design, develop, and test embedded software for controllers and hardware-interfacing systems.
• Work with systems and hardware engineers to support correct functionality, timing, and safety behaviors.
• Develop low-level drivers, communication interfaces, and control logic.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and system integration activities.
• Lead setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of a new software lab environment, including computer resources, tools, networks, and workflows.
• Define and implement lab processes for access, security, configuration management, build pipelines, and continuous integration.
• Create lab documentation, standards, and training materials for cross-functional engineering teams.
• Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and hardware labs to ensure compliance and smooth integration.
• Participate in requirements gathering, design reviews, and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide mentorship and guidance as needed.
• Perform code reviews, support adherence to standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot issues across GUI, embedded, and lab infrastructure domains.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of professional software development experience across at least two areas: GUI development (Qt, WPF, JavaFX, web UI frameworks, LabVIEW), embedded software (C, C++, real-time systems, microcontrollers), software infrastructure, DevOps, or lab/toolchain administration.
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages including Python, C++, or C#.
• Experience with CI/CD systems, Git-based workflows, automated testing frameworks, and modern build systems.
• Ability to adapt across different problem domains and learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Tools and Technologies

Qt, WPF, JavaFX, LabVIEW, web UI frameworks, C, C++, real-time systems, microcontrollers, Python, C#, CI/CD systems, Git-based workflows, automated testing frameworks, modern build systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical engineering environments.
• Background establishing new engineering labs or development environments.
• Experience designing operator interfaces or engineering test GUIs.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing, embedded control systems, or system integration labs.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SQL databases and data management to support storage, organization, and retrieval of lab-generated data.

Work Location and Compensation

• Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 120,000 to 140,000 per year

Job Schedule

• Schedule: 9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off)