Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace)

Strativ Group; Île-de-France; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group in Paris, France, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to own the software architecture for aerospace-grade drone systems, leveraging your aerospace background to deliver robust open-source solutions. You will lead development on PX4-based systems, build hardware abstraction layers, and drive CI/CD and testing frameworks to ensure reliable deployments across onboard and ground stations.

The role emphasizes a systems mindset, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software within the aerospace sector.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, Pixhawk) and RTOS.
• Strong systems mindset and ability to see how components connect.
• Team-oriented and UAV/drones interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture: Define and evolve the overall architecture of embedded systems across onboard and ground applications.
• Develop hardware abstraction: Design a hardware abstraction layer that enables sensors, actuators and subsystems to operate as an integrated system.
• Establish development processes: Build automated CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, build systems and release processes.
• Develop PX4-based systems: Extend and integrate PX4 flight software and QGroundControl to meet platform and mission requirements.

Skills

Embedded software experience

C/C++ or Python

SPI I2C UART

Microcontrollers STM32 ESP32 Pixhawk

RTOS concepts

Systems thinking

Team player

UAVs drones interest

Tools

PX4 flight software

QGroundControl

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace sector)

Location: Paris, France

A opportunity to join an exciting an up and coming Aerospace company looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who will own the Software Architecture by bringing your aerospace background to work on the drone open source software.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture: Define and evolve the overall architecture of embedded systems across onboard and ground applications, ensuring clear interfaces, modularity, scalability and testability.
• Develop hardware abstraction: Design and implement a hardware abstraction layer that enables sensors, actuators and subsystems to operate as an integrated system while keeping application software independent from specific hardware.
• Establish development processes: Build automated CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, build systems and release processes to support reliable, efficient and continuous software development.
• Develop PX4-based systems: Extend and integrate PX4 flight software and QGroundControl to meet specific platform and mission requirements.

Requirements

• Experience with Embedded Software in the Aerospace sector
• Solid experience with C/C++ or Python
• Experience working with SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
• Understanding of microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, Pixhawk), RTOS concepts.
• A systems mindset thinking beyond your code and understand how everything connects
• Team player
• Interest in UAVs, drones, robotics is a big plus.

Offer

• Competitive salary (€60-90k)
• Work on cutting-edge drone technology used in real-world missions
• Be part of a team solving complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges
• High ownership and impact where your work directly affects deployed systems