Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge autonomous solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), pushing the boundaries of UAS technology and solving complex challenges.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in developing embedded software for real-time systems in avionics, automotive, or other safety-critical systems.
- Strong experience with real time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS.
- Expert in C/C++ in a real-time embedded environment.
- Expert level experience with flight, avionics, or other sensor-driven systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of GPS, IMU, and other navigational constructs.
- Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
- Experience with the CAN bus, SPI, 1553, and serial (RS485, etc.) protocols.
- Experience reading and understanding electrical hardware schematics.
- Experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device.
- Fundamental knowledge of low-level firmware.
- 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).
- Lead in the development and planning of new projects and programs.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues.
- Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter.
- Maintain and foster 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
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills in high-performing teams.
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, etc).
- Participate in design and peer reviews for solutions.
- Mentorship and guidance of less-senior teammates to help them grow and flourish.
- 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.
- Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
