Senior Embedded Software Engineer, UAV Avionics

F7d8749a; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the X-BAT Embedded Software Team. You will develop high‑quality C/C++ software for UAV avionics, working with firmware, autonomy, and GCS teams to deliver robust, safety‑critical features.

You will participate in architecture and design reviews, implement interfaces to sensors, and validate software across simulated and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, aiming for high reliability and rapid iteration.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Understanding of OOP and modern C++ features.
• Knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software.
• Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network fundamentals.
• Proven ownership of development processes and delivery.
• Experience producing technical documentation (architecture/design/test plans).
• Security clearance eligibility is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality C/C++ code for X-Bat UAV avionics.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement software features.
• Own complex software capabilities from design to production.
• Participate in architecture, design and code reviews.
• Integrate software from multiple departments (firmware, tests, autonomy, GCS).
• Develop interfaces to avionics sensors and subsystems.
• Design updates to software architecture and future direction.
• Create prototypes to validate critical concepts.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

OOP concepts

Modern C++ features

RTOS experience

FPGA SystemVerilog

Security clearance eligibility

Computer architecture

OS fundamentals

Networking basics

Education

STEM degree (B.S./M.S./PhD)

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the X-BAT Embedded Software Team. You will develop high‑quality C/C++ software for UAV avionics, working with firmware, autonomy, and GCS teams to deliver robust, safety‑critical features.

You will participate in architecture and design reviews, implement interfaces to sensors, and validate software across simulated and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, aiming for high reliability and rapid iteration.