Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Avionics

Zone 5 Technologies; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off 4 weeks

12 holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in Fort Walton Beach, FL, seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for unmanned aircraft systems on real-time embedded platforms and to integrate sensors and processors for flight-critical operations.

Join a multidisciplinary team, lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and uphold rigorous coding and configuration practices in a fast-paced defense/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in developing embedded software for real-time systems in avionics, automotive, or other safety-critical systems.
• Strong experience with real time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills in high-performing teams.
• Expert in C/C++ in a real-time embedded environment.
• Expert level experience with flight, avionics, or other sensor-driven systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of GPS, IMU, and other navigational constructs.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with CAN bus, SPI, 1553, and serial (RS485, etc.) protocols.
• Experience reading and understanding electrical hardware schematics.
• Experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device.
• Fundamental knowledge of low-level firmware.
• Experience using an oscilloscope and logic analyzer for debugging boards.
• Develop and perform tests and test procedures to verify embedded system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and implement software for embedded devices and systems on unmanned aircraft and test out those devices in flight test environments.
• Write and test software to support the integration of sensors and processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, radios, or other functional components).
• Lead in the development and planning of new projects and programs.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues.
• Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, etc).
• Participate in design and peer reviews for solutions.
• Maintain and foster high standards of software quality within the team by adhering to good practices and habits of configuration control.
• Mentorship and guidance of less-senior teammates to help them grow and flourish.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time OS experience

Leadership / Mentorship

Sensor-driven systems

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/SPI/1553/RS485

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE/Aerospace

Tools

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Multimeter

Job description

Zone 5 Technologies in Fort Walton Beach, FL, seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for unmanned aircraft systems on real-time embedded platforms and to integrate sensors and processors for flight-critical operations.

Join a multidisciplinary team, lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and uphold rigorous coding and configuration practices in a fast-paced defense/aerospace environment.