Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Core
Develop and deploy embedded flight software and edge-compute algorithms for tactical vehicle portfolios and precision strike weapons.
Role type
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Defense/Tactical)
Builds
Flight controllers, edge-compute architectures, and autonomous seeker behaviors for tactical munitions.
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C, C++, Python, Kalman Filters, Computer Vision, GNSS integration, RF integration, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, Embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, UDP/TCP)
Preferred skills
Pixhawk autopilot environments, MAVLink, NVIDIA Jetson, FPGA design, Digital logic simulation, Anti-jamming subsystems
Technologies
Pixhawk, PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, NVIDIA Jetson, CRPA antennas, S-band SDRs
Responsibilities
Modify native Pixhawk firmware to inject custom flight behaviors; Maintain and deploy proprietary Kalman Filters for vehicle localization; Deploy real-time computer vision and navigation algorithms on edge platforms; Build and manage high-fidelity HWIL testing setups; Integrate CRPA antenna arrays and S-band SDRs for swarm coordination; Drive physical deployment of communication networks and tracking assets during live-fire exercises; Author and brief technical data products and security boundary plans to government stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-8F-07A-senior-embedded-software-engineer-at-covenant-industries)
