Embedded Systems Engineer – Flight Control Hardware

BTS Software Solutions; Aberdeen, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BTS Software Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems and Flight Control Hardware for Aberdeen Proving Ground. You will design and integrate embedded electronics for unmanned and autonomous platforms, from boards and firmware to full system testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to select components, implement interfaces, and bring up hardware in real-world missions, ensuring real-time performance and robust reliability.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing embedded electronic systems including schematic design and PCB bring-up.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or SoCs and peripheral circuitry.
• Experience with flight control hardware, avionics, robotics, or real-time embedded systems.
• Knowledge of interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet.
• Embedded firmware development in C/C++.
• Hands-on hardware and firmware debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to integrate sensors and peripherals into embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronic systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms.
• Assist across circuit design, firmware integration, board bring-up, and system testing.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, autonomy, and systems engineers to integrate flight controllers and sensors into platforms.
• Prototype and mature hardware capabilities to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Flight control hardware

C/C++

Firmware debugging

Oscilloscopes

Sensors integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PCB design

Schematic capture

Job description

BTS Software Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems and Flight Control Hardware for Aberdeen Proving Ground. You will design and integrate embedded electronics for unmanned and autonomous platforms, from boards and firmware to full system testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to select components, implement interfaces, and bring up hardware in real-world missions, ensuring real-time performance and robust reliability.