Embedded Software Engineer II - Flight Systems & Autonomy

Pivotal

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 153,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Pivotal, a leader in eVTOL technology, is seeking a software engineer to develop firmware for sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation. You will work on real-time software on ARM microcontrollers and Linux environments to enable advanced eVTOL capabilities.

You will improve testing automation, diagnose production issues, and assist in flight testing at local and remote sites. A BS in software/CS/CE and 2+ years of hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and embedded systems are

Qualifications

B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar.
2+ years of professional experience.
Strong software skills (C/C++, Python) and experience with ARM microcontrollers.
Hands-on experience through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships.
Experience with real-time systems, Linux development, and low level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
Familiarity with control systems, robotics, and/or sensors.

Responsibilities

Develop software/firmware for projects related to sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation.
Improve testing automation, software quality, data collection, analysis and validation.
Debug issues in production, determine the root cause and apply fixes in a timely manner.
Assist in flight testing both locally and at remote sites.