Lead Embedded Systems Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture, design, development, integration, and validation of embedded systems and firmware for advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAV) platforms.
Role type
Lead embedded systems engineer (UAV/aerospace)
Builds
Production-ready embedded platforms for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
Domain
Aerospace and defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Embedded systems architecture, firmware development, RTOS (FreeRTOS), low-level embedded software, device drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), MCU peripherals, hardware-software co-design, system integration, validation, verification, root cause analysis, NPI
Preferred skills
Technical leadership, mentoring engineering teams, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
FreeRTOS, MCUs
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and design of embedded systems for UAVs; Define software architectures and technical standards; Collaborate on MCU selection and hardware-software partitioning; Lead firmware integration and debugging; Resolve complex cross-functional technical issues; Coordinate activities across firmware, hardware, systems, test, and manufacturing teams; Support product lifecycle from prototype to production handoff; Mentor engineers and manage engineering risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership