Firmware Engineer

- Software System Design: Utilize your expertise in embedded systems software design to develop firmware for the control and operation of our embedded systems in weapons applications.

- Prototyping and Testing: Take an active role in sourcing components, firmware specifications, system integration, and troubleshooting of completed embedded system designs, ensuring they meet performance and quality standards.

- Embedded Systems Controls: Implement control algorithms for the precise movement and operation of embedded systems within the weapons platform.

- Collaboration : Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate your embedded system designs into the broader project scope.

- Hardware Interaction: Work in tandem with hardware engineers to ensure optimal communication between software and embedded hardware components.

- Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies in embedded systems engineering to bring innovative solutions to the team.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all software designs and integrations meet industry and defense standards for quality, performance, and safety.

- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of software designs, specifications, and testing protocols for compliance and future reference.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

- 3+ years experience working on embedded systems for aerospace applications.

- Proficiency in C/C++/Rust, or similar programming languages for embedded systems.

- Proven experience in embedded software development and prototyping, preferably in a product development setting.

- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems.

- Solid fundamentals of the entire software development life-cycle, including architecture, design, development, deployment and support of complex software systems.

- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative to propose and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality and overall project success.

- Contribute to agile project planning and task generation, including communicating risks, issues and blockers.

- Experience with Rust programming language (Embassy framework strongly preferred).

- Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART.

- Experience writing drivers for complex sensors (IMU, LIDAR, etc).