Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to write software for embedded microcontrollers for unmanned aircraft or related weapon systems, solving complex challenges in cutting-edge autonomous solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in developing embedded software for real-time systems.
- Experience with real time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS.
- Proficient in C/C++ in a real-time embedded environment.
- Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
- Experience with the CAN bus, SPI, and serial (RS485, etc.) protocols.
- Experience reading and understanding electrical hardware schematics.
- Experience using an oscilloscope, and logic analyzer for debugging boards.
Responsibilities
- Design, code, and implement software for embedded devices and systems on unmanned aircraft and test out those devices in flight test environments.
- Write and test software to support the integration of sensors and processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, radios, or other functional components).
- Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues.
- Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter.
- Participate in design and peer reviews for solutions.
- Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by adhering to good practices and habits of configuration control.
- Develop and perform tests and test procedures to verify embedded system functionality.
Other
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, etc.).
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Roles in Texas will initially work remotely and then be expected to be onsite when that location opens in 2026.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field.
