Firmware Team Lead

Pegasus Imagery; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Firmware Team Lead, where you'll innovate embedded systems at the edge. You'll design and deploy ultra-reliable firmware for airborne sensor systems, ensuring safety and performance in mission-critical applications. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle real-time challenges and contribute to technologies that enhance pilot safety and aircraft survivability. This role offers the chance to shape firmware architecture and make a significant impact in the aerospace and defense sectors. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Team-building events

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded firmware development with mastery of C/C++.
• Experience with BLE, sensor interfaces, and power management.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize firmware for low-power sensor systems.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing embedded team.

Skills

C/C++

Firmware Development

Embedded Systems

Sensor Fusion

Signal Processing

Debugging

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Logic Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Zephyr

STM32CubeIDE

SEGGER

Python

Bash

Job description

About Pegasus

Pegasus is an Aerospace company building advanced technologies for Aerospace & Defense. We provide real-time situational awareness and predictive insights, supporting civil aviation, air traffic systems, and military platforms. Our mission is to mitigate risk and enable performance, particularly in adverse weather, through cutting-edge data analytics, sensor integration, and alerting systems.

The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Firmware Team Lead to drive embedded systems innovation at the edge. You'll lead the design, build, and deployment of ultra-reliable firmware for our airborne sensor systems—balancing performance, power, and safety in mission-critical use cases. If you can architect smart, efficient code and inspire a growing team to deliver at altitude, we want to talk.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize firmware for low-power, wireless sensor systems
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing embedded team
• Build real-time algorithms (e.g., Kalman, IIR filters) for sensor fusion and signal processing
• Own firmware from spec to field release—architecture, development, debugging, and QA
• Integrate microcontrollers (Nordic, STM32, ESP32) into fielded aerospace-grade systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics, mechanical, and systems engineers
• Enforce quality and reliability in codebases used in regulated environments
• Support certification and compliance for safety-critical products
• Drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and version control
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding top embedded talent

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years in embedded firmware development
• Mastery of C/C++ for real-time, low-power systems
• Experience with BLE, sensor interfaces, power management, and ISR design
• Skilled in debugging with tools like JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
• Deep understanding of firmware architecture and system-level thinking
• Experience shipping firmware in production systems
• Strong communication and leadership instincts

Bonus Points For

• Aerospace, defense, or other regulated hardware experience
• Familiarity with Zephyr, STM32CubeIDE, SEGGER, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of wireless stacks (LoRa, ZigBee, Thread)
• Exposure to DO-178C, cybersecurity standards, or safety frameworks
• Scripting chops (Python, Bash) for testing and automation
• Contributions to sensor fusion, signal processing, or embedded AI projects

Why Pegasus

• Lead a product-critical domain and shape our firmware architecture
• Build software that directly impacts pilot safety and aircraft survivability
• Solve complex, real-time challenges at the intersection of hardware and AI
• Work with a team that moves fast, thinks boldly, and executes with grit
• Be part of a mission that matters—building systems that keep people safe in the sky