Firmware Engineer – Autonomous Drone Systems (Rust)

Wild West Systems, Inc.

Leander (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Stock options
Health insurance premium paid
Vision and Dental coverage
Life Insurance

Job summary

Wild West Systems, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for autonomous drones and munitions. You will work on STM32-based platforms covering flight control, perception, and mission planning, with a focus on real-time performance and reliable interfaces.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field, 3+ years of firmware experience, and Rust development. On-site Leander, TX, with opportunities to deploy critical systems in a defense-focused startup.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of professional firmware engineering experience.
  • Solid mechatronics background.
  • Experience developing production-quality firmware in Rust.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded systems on STM32 microcontrollers.
  • Low level driver development, peripherals, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) and real-time systems design.
  • Work at the intersection of electronics, sensors, actuators, motor control and embedded software.

Skills

Embedded firmware
Rust programming
Hardware troubleshooting
Mechatronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

STM32 microcontrollers
Real-time OS
UART/SPI/I2C/CAN interfaces

Job description

Wild West Systems, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for autonomous drones and munitions. You will work on STM32-based platforms covering flight control, perception, and mission planning, with a focus on real-time performance and reliable interfaces.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field, 3+ years of firmware experience, and Rust development. On-site Leander, TX, with opportunities to deploy critical systems in a defense-focused startup.

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