Embedded Software Engineer for Aerial Guidance & Control

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to join our Ottawa-based team.

You will develop and maintain software for precision aerial delivery and recovery systems, working in an agile environment with a focus on safety-critical, high-availability software. Responsibilities include writing C/C++ for embedded real-time systems, designing control algorithms, implementing tests, and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Embedded real-time development using C/C++ for safety-critical systems.
• Experience with RTOS like QNX and POSIX compliant environments.
• Ability to develop testable, modular firmware with unit tests.
• Familiarity with aerospace software standards (DO-178C) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain code for MMIST's precision aerial delivery solutions.
• Develop guidance, navigation & control algorithms for autonomous parachute systems.
• Create unit tests and conduct simulation, modelling, and physical testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine control strategies based on real-world performance data.
• Mentor junior embedded engineers on the team.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Embedded tools

Communication protocols

RTOS UML modelling

Documentation

ARM microcontrollers

Sensors & control

GNC knowledge

DO-178C

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Keil

MPLAB X

Visual Studio

Job description

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to join our Ottawa-based team.

You will develop and maintain software for precision aerial delivery and recovery systems, working in an agile environment with a focus on safety-critical, high-availability software. Responsibilities include writing C/C++ for embedded real-time systems, designing control algorithms, implementing tests, and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams.