Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Autonomous UAVs

Paycom - ATS

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 183,000

Full time

7 days ago
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FlightWave in Torrance, California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build embedded and perception software for autonomous aircraft. You will own production software across microcontrollers and Linux-based processors, integrate sensors, and support systems from bring-up through flight test.

The role requires hands-on experience with VTOL/UAS and strong knowledge of real-time systems. The ideal candidate has extensive embedded software experience, perception stack development, and the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience developing embedded software for aircraft or autonomous platforms.
  • Proficient in C/C++ for microcontrollers and application processors.
  • Familiarity with RTOS, embedded Linux, sensors, and data pathways.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for aircraft hardware.
  • Own features from requirements to verification and flight testing.
  • Integrate sensors (EO/IR, IMU, GNSS, radar, lidar) and ensure data integrity.
  • Develop perception capabilities and sensor fusion with real-time constraints.
  • Lead reviews, drive test automation, and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
RTOS
Embedded Linux
Sensor fusion
Multithreading
Unit tests
Debugging

Education

BS/MS in EE/CS/Robotics

Tools

DroneCAN
MavLink
GitLab CI/CD
OpenCV
Qt

Job description

FlightWave in Torrance, California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build embedded and perception software for autonomous aircraft. You will own production software across microcontrollers and Linux-based processors, integrate sensors, and support systems from bring-up through flight test.

The role requires hands-on experience with VTOL/UAS and strong knowledge of real-time systems. The ideal candidate has extensive embedded software experience, perception stack development, and the

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