Senior Embedded Software Engineer – UAV/Robotics

avav; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 102,708 - 156,546; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III (Embedded) in Huntsville, AL to develop software for unmanned systems and defense applications.

You will write, test, and extend embedded software for aircraft and payloads, supporting hardware, flight tests, and full lifecycle development. You will work with STM32 processors and RTOS, participate in design reviews, and help optimize performance across devices, sensors, and embedded processors.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in a technical field; equivalent combinations accepted.
• 5–8 years of relevant embedded software experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++11, C++ STL, and/or OpenCL.

Responsibilities

• Write and test software for integration of sensors and embedded processors in aircraft and robotic systems.
• Develop software for prototypes and products with established tools, ensuring configuration control.
• Support hardware selection and validate software through tests and flight environments.
• Provide development updates and milestone estimates to track progress on schedule.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams and transition software to production and certification.

Skills

Python

C

C++11

C++ STL

OpenCL

Troubleshooting complex systems

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

STM32 family processors

RTOS (FreeRTOS, µC/OS)

Video4Linux

Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Linux drivers (ARM)

ROS

ArduPilot/PX4 autopilots

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III (Embedded) in Huntsville, AL to develop software for unmanned systems and defense applications.

You will write, test, and extend embedded software for aircraft and payloads, supporting hardware, flight tests, and full lifecycle development. You will work with STM32 processors and RTOS, participate in design reviews, and help optimize performance across devices, sensors, and embedded processors.