Embedded Software Engineer

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ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection or Mapping & Cargo.

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As a Software Engineer (Embedded), you will be responsible for the design, integration, and testing of embedded software for our unmanned helicopter systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems are reliable, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.

• Control Software: design and implement mission-critical low-level control software for UAV components, ensuring deterministic real-time performance.
• Communication Systems: develop and maintain communication protocols ensuring all UAV components communicate safely and reliably.
• Real‑Time Performance: optimize software performance for real-time operating systems where timing constraints are critical to flight safety and vehicle behavior.
• Testing Framework: implement comprehensive test strategies at all levels (unit, integration, system) to thoroughly verify functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
• Standards Compliance: develop software in accordance with DO-178C (or equivalent safety‑critical software standards) and support certification activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Code Reviews: lead and participate in design and code reviews to ensure software quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Rapid Prototyping: support rapid prototyping activities alongside production development to validate concepts and iterate quickly.
• Process Enhancement: incorporate industry best practices into development workflows, including modern CI/CD practices and automated testing strategies.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: hands‑on experience programming for microcontrollers in real‑time embedded environments. Preferably in the aviation, space, or autonomous systems industry.
• Safety‑Critical Systems: familiarity with DO-178C or equivalent safety‑critical software development standards. Experience supporting or leading software certification activities is a strong plus.
• Programming & Software Development: expert‑level proficiency in C for embedded real‑time systems. Strong understanding of real‑time operating systems (RTOS). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for test automation and tooling.
• Protocols: deep knowledge of embedded communication protocols: CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Serial. Experience with network protocols (Ethernet, UDP/TCP) in embedded contexts.
• Communication: Very good technical communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams.
• Language: Proficiency in English (oral and