Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded software for flight controllers, avionics, and autopilot systems.
• Design and implement low-level drivers, bootloaders, and embedded applications for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex series).
• Lead and contribute to the development of safety-critical embedded software aligned with aerospace standards.
• Integrate MATLAB/Simulink-generated control and navigation algorithms into embedded platforms.
• Implement sensor fusion, guidance, navigation, and control logic.
• Integrate and interface with avionics hardware including IMUs, GPS, magnetometers, barometers, airspeed sensors, and other flight-critical sensors.
• Write efficient, reliable, and real-time C/C++ code with a strong focus on safety, performance, and determinism.
• Perform software debugging, unit testing, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), integration testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation.
• Support certification activities, including documentation, reviews, and audits related to DO-178C compliance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and controls engineers for system-level integration and troubleshooting.
• Participate in system architecture design, code reviews, and continuous improvement of software processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices within the embedded software team.
• Stay current with advancements in avionics, UAV technologies, and embedded systems.

Requirements:

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 6–7 years of experience  in embedded software development, preferably in  avionics or safety-critical systems .
• Strong fundamentals in embedded systems, including low-level driver and application development.
• Proficiency in  C/C++  for real-time embedded platforms.
• Hands-on experience with flight controllers, autopilot systems, or UAV firmware (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, or custom flight stacks).
• Experience with avionics and embedded communication protocols:  CAN, UART, SPI, I2C .
• Exposure to  ARINC 429 and/or ARINC 664  is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of  RTOS , embedded debugging tools, and real-time constraints.
• Direct experience with  DO-178C (DAL A–C)  compliance, including participation in certification activities and audits.
• Familiarity with SIL and HIL testing methodologies.
• Experience with sensor integration and data processing (IMU, GPS, magnetometer, barometer).
• Good understanding of control systems, navigation, and flight dynamics.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with  MISRA-C  and other safety coding standards.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as  Python or Bash  for automation and testing.
• Experience with  MATLAB/Simulink  for system modeling and algorithm development.
• Exposure to hardware design, bring-up, and debugging.
• Prior experience in aerospace, UAVs, or autonomous systems.

Key Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex technical tasks.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for aerospace, autonomy, and building mission-critical systems.