Embedded Team Lead
Core
Lead the development of firmware and low-level software for real-time autonomous drone systems used by defense and security forces.
Role type
Senior IC embedded team lead (firmware)
Builds
Firmware for airborne platforms and payloads
Domain
Defense and security / Autonomous drones
Required skills
C, real-time embedded software, ARM microcontrollers, hardware bring-up, embedded communication interfaces, Linux environments, Git workflows, low-level debugging (via careerplan.io/jobs/85-00A-FE-275-embedded-team-lead-at-xtend)
Preferred skills
Bootloaders, secure firmware updates, sensor integration, NPI support, team scaling
Technologies
STM32, I2C, UART, SPI, GPIO, CAN, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor embedded software engineers, own embedded delivery from architecture to production, contribute to embedded C development, drive hardware/software integration, ensure firmware reliability, conduct code reviews, manage sprint planning and timelines, support recruitment and professional development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
