Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics

Job Title:

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems and Robotics

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack embedded software for autonomous drones, connected ground control station applications, and related companion software for advanced payloads and capabilities. You will lead software integration projects from concept through deployment, ensuring that embedded systems, controllers, and user interfaces work together seamlessly in demanding, high-reliability environments. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge military-grade autonomous drone solutions that deliver critical situational awareness and protection in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, and maintain full-stack embedded software for drones, ground control stations, and companion applications that support additional payloads and capabilities.

+ Drive software integration projects from start to finish for new products, payloads, and interfaces, ensuring efficient and effective implementation in embedded systems.

+ Participate in the design, implementation, testing, debugging, and integration of complex embedded subsystems used in robotics, aerospace, and unmanned aircraft applications.

+ Conceptualize, develop, implement, and test new software capabilities based on requirements from customers and internal stakeholders.

+ Incorporate feedback and fixes identified by end users, field teams, and production teams to continuously improve software performance, reliability, and usability.

+ Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration in both existing and new products.

+ Troubleshoot and optimize embedded and desktop applications to improve performance, reliability, and real-time responsiveness.

+ Work with clients to integrate upgrades and changes into existing products, ensuring compatibility and smooth deployment.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate software into all aspects of products, including controllers, user interfaces, and supporting tools.

+ Participate in integration efforts that support evolving customer requests and expanding applications of autonomous drone solutions.

+ Apply strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex issues in embedded systems and propose robust, scalable solutions.

+ Contribute to design reviews, product planning sessions, and requirements discussions, clearly communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Utilize tools such as Git, Bitbucket, and JIRA to manage source code, track issues, and support collaborative development workflows.

+ Support continuous integration (CI) testing and hardware debugging activities, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

+ 4-8 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for robotics, aerospace, unmanned aircraft, or related applications.

+ Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded software development and user interfaces in robotics, unmanned aircraft, and aerospace systems.

+ Strong proficiency in Python for embedded applications, tools, and user interfaces.

+ Experience designing, developing, and integrating software for products and controllers that must operate together as a cohesive system.

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Experience with networking protocols, hardware/software integration, and real-time data handling in embedded environments.

+ Demonstrated capabilities in the design, development, and testing of embedded software used in high-reliability environments.

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Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing for embedded or real-time systems.

+ Hands-on experience with embedded software development, firmware programming, and microcontroller-based systems.

+ Familiarity with robot operating systems and robotics programming concepts.

+ Experience working with continuous integration (CI) testing and hardware debugging workflows.

+ Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools for hardware and embedded system debugging.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams during design reviews, product planning, and requirements discussions.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, product, and client-facing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

+ U.S. National status (citizen, naturalized, etc.) as required for work on sensitive systems.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Master's degree in a related engineering field, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Computer Science.

+ Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) and practical…