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Pdwcareers

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
C++Code ReviewLinuxCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsRoboticsTCP/IPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking

About the role

  • You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
  • Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of software development from concept to deployment, contributing high-quality, production-ready code.
  • Collaborate closely with product teams to define and implement effective solutions based on business needs and user feedback.
  • Collaborate with a strong team and company stakeholders.
  • Take on challenging and complex technical issues, applying your expertise to propose and implement robust, long-term solutions.
  • Support application deployments in the field for product testing and demonstrations; including live troubleshooting and analysis.
  • Expertise in building and managing the Linux kernel, including configuration, customization, and optimization for specific hardware platforms.
  • Proven track record of developing high-quality embedded software.
  • Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions.
  • Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together.
  • This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining Linux device drivers, with a deep understanding of Linux kernel subsystems and hardware interaction.
  • Experience with Real Time Operating System(s) (RTOS).
  • Solid understanding of network programming, including proficiency in TCP/IP networking, network stack, and related communication protocols.
  • Experience with communication buses such as I2C, CAN, UART and SPI
  • Demonstrated experience in hardware bring-up, including proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving hardware-related issues in embedded systems.
  • 5-7 Years Professional Development Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering or equivalent non-internship experience.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, as required.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment.
  • Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.

Company info

  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
  • We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator.
  • We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.
  • We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO Statement PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Secret security clearance or higher, as required

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