Senior Firmware Engineer

Aonic; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company in Malaysia is seeking a highly skilled Senior Firmware Engineer to lead firmware development for innovative UAV products. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in embedded systems, strong proficiency in C/C++, and a solid understanding of flight control algorithms. This role offers opportunities to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and work on cutting-edge technologies. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years or more in embedded firmware development.
• Proficient in programming languages like C/C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of flight control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Firmware development for flight controller systems of multirotor UAVs.
• Debug and validate flight performance including PID tuning.
• Conduct bench testing, HIL/SIL simulations, and real-world flight testing.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Problem-solving

Programming in C/C++

Understanding of real-time systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechatronics/Electrical & Electronic

Master’s degree

Tools

STM32 platform

Git

Oscilloscopes

Job description

About Us

Aonic is an end-to-end drone solutions company. We began by providing drone services and has since evolved into a comprehensive solutions provider - creating our own drones, supplying major brands like DJI, and now expanding into distributing smart home products.

With expertise across B2B and B2C segments, we deliver end-to-end solutions through six integrated verticals: agriculture, industrial, services, retail, academy and lifestyle.

At Aonic, our mission is to empower businesses and end users with innovative ecosystems that drive efficient living through smart technology.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems for our innovative products.

This position requires strong technical expertise in embedded firmware development, problem‑solving capabilities, and a deep understanding of real‑time systems and microcontroller architectures. You will be instrumental in driving the development of cutting‑edge technologies, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to bring advanced embedded solutions to life.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for firmware development of flight controller systems for multirotor UAVs.
2. Develop, customise, and optimise modules of the current firmware.
3. Design and implement low‑level drivers for IMU, barometer, GPS, magnetometer, ESCs, and other sensors.
4. Integrate communication interfaces such as CAN, UAVCAN, I2C, SPI, UART.
5. Work closely with hardware, system, and mechanical teams to define system architecture and requirements.
6. Debug, tune, and validate flight performance, including PID tuning, failsafe logic, calibration flows, and sensor fusion.
7. Conduct bench testing, HIL/SIL simulation, and real‑world flight testing.
8. Improve firmware reliability, safety, logging systems, and diagnostics.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechatronics/Electric & Electronic or equivalent qualification; Master’s degree is a plus.
2. 3-4 Years and above in embedded firmware (C/C++) development.
3. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C/C++, and Python.
4. Solid understanding of flight control algorithms (attitude, position, sensor fusion, EKF).
5. Proficiency in STM32 platform (H7/F7 series preferred).
6. Experience with microcontroller architecture, real‑time operating systems (RTOS), and embedded software development tools.
7. Experience interfacing with IMU sensors (ICM-42688, BMI088, RM3100, IST8310, etc.).
8. Familiar with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
9. Experience with Git, CI/CD, and structured development workflows.
10. Hands‑on experience with hardware debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and software debugging tools.
11. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
12. Proven experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on UAVs is preferred.