Embedded Software Engineer / Robotics Engineer

Alta Ares; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alta Ares in Toulouse develops real-time AI for defense applications and autonomous drone systems. The role focuses on embedded software and robotics development for flight controllers, sensor interfacing, and onboard data processing.

You'll work with ArduPilot/ArduPlane, MAVLink, and SITL simulations to validate hardware/software integrations, ensuring robust performance in field environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded software experience for drones/robotics.
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Familiarity with ArduPilot/ArduPlane and MAVLink.
• Experience with SITL or similar simulation environments.

Responsabilités

• Develop embedded software for drones and robotic systems.
• Work on flight controllers, sensor interfacing, and real-time systems.
• Implement onboard data processing and sensor fusion components.
• Debug, optimize and maintain firmware across hardware platforms.

Connaissances

Embedded C/C++

Python

Embedded Linux

Sensors & HW interface

ArduPilot / MAVLink

RTOS / real-time systems

SITL simulation

Drones / robotics

Outils

ArduPilot

MAVLink

SITL

I2C

SPI

UART

Description du poste

Embedded Software Engineer / Robotics Engineer

Toulouse, France

Posted :

8/6/26

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations (ISR, C-UAS). Our primary clients are NATO-aligned militaries, with regular deployments during live exercises. Raised €2M pre-seed in May 2025 Products include:

• Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms
• Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models
  
• Data fusion and trajectory prediction
  
• Toulouse, France

Role & Mission

Embedded Software & Robotics Development

• Develop embedded software for drones and robotic systems
• Work on flight controllers, sensor interfacing, and real-time systems
• Implement onboard data processing and sensor fusion components

Firmware & Hardware Deployment

• Deploy, flash, and maintain firmware and software on hardware platforms
• Ensure system reliability and robustness in real-world environments
• Debug and troubleshoot low-level hardware/software issues
• Work with autopilot systems (ArduPilot / ArduPlane)
• Integrate and use communication protocols such as MAVLink
• Leverage simulation environments (SITL or equivalent) for testing and validation

Embedded Systems & Communication

• Develop on embedded Linux systems and microcontrollers
• Interface with communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
• Ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and higher-level software

Production, Testing & Prototyping

• Contribute to production, testing, and QA tools
• Help design and maintain test benches and validation workflows
• Rapidly prototype new solutions (hardware and software)
• Iterate quickly based on field testing and feedback

Candidate profile

You are an Embedded Software or Robotics Engineer with a strong hands‑ on mindset and a passion for building real‑world systems. You enjoy working close to hardware, experimenting and deploying systems in operational environments.

Core Skills

• Experience in embedded software development (C/C++, Python or similar)
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and microcontroller-based systems
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
• Experience with ArduPilot / ArduPlane and MAVLink
• Familiarity with simulation environments such as SITL
• Experience deploying, debugging, and maintaining firmware on real hardware
• Good understanding of real‑time systems and embedded constraints
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in robotics or autonomous systems
• Experience with production, testing, or QA tooling
• Familiarity with field testing environments (drones, outdoor robotics)
• Experience in defense or mission‑critical systems

Alta Ares – Next-Generation Air Defense. Deployed worldwide. Headquartered in Paris · Toulouse · Kyiv · AbuDhabi · Athens · New York · Munich · London