Embedded Software Engineer II

As a Embedded Software Engineer, you are responsible for designing and implementing a safe, robust and extensible firmware architecture. Your work constitutes the backbone of the aircraft flight control system. You will participate in flight testing to experience the aircraft systems first-hand.

Responsibilities

• Develop software/firmware for projects related to sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation
• Improve testing automation, software quality, data collection, analysis and validation
• Debug issues in production, determine the root cause and apply fixes in a timely manner
• Assist in flight testing both locally and at remote sites

Qualifications

• B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
• 2+ years of professional experience
• Strong software skills (C/C++, Python) and experience with ARM microcontrollers
• Hands-on experience through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships
• Experience with real-time systems, Linux development, and low level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)
• Familiarity with control systems, robotics, and/or sensors

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with embedded security
• Experience with BLE

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Safety Above All: Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily work, identifying and mitigating risks, encouraging open dialogue about safety concerns, and continuously improving practices and protocols.
• Customer Focus: Puts customers at the center of every action by understanding their challenges, delivering meaningful value, and supporting their success.
• Work Better Together: Seeks and values diverse perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication and commitment to shared decisions.
• Be the Pilot: Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes.
• Embrace the Unknown: Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical approaches to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Respect for People: Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support by balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.