Software Engineer

Easy Aerial; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy Aerial is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop full-stack software for drone control and local ground-station apps. This hands-on role focuses on embedding new payloads and expanding product capabilities, coordinating with hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless integration.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or CS and 4–8 years of experience in real-time embedded software for robotics or aerospace.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for robotics, aerospace, unmanned aircraft, or related applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack embedded software for drones and ground control station apps.
• Drive software integration projects for new products, payloads, and interfaces.
• Participate in design, implementation, test/debug and integration of complex embedded subsystems.
• Conceptualize, develop, implement, and test new software capabilities according to customer and internal stakeholder requirements.
• Incorporate feedback and fixes discovered by end users, field teams, and production teams to continually improve the software capabilities and offerings.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration in existing and new products.
• Troubleshoot and optimize embedded and desktop applications for performance and reliability.
• Participate in integration efforts to support customer requests and growing applications of Easy Aerial products.

Skills

Python

C++

Embedded systems

Robotics

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Job description

Location: Industry City, Brooklyn, NY (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000 – $148,000 + Equity (based on experience)

Company Overview

Easy Aerial is a fast-growing startup building autonomous drone solutions for defense and commercial use. We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop full-stack software for drone control and locally deployed applications. This role is hands-on, highly technical, and central to integrating new payloads and expanding our product capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack embedded software for drones and connected ground control station applications, along with any companion software required for capabilities or additional payloads.


• Drive software integration projects from start to finish of new products, payloads, and interfaces through efficient and effective application in embedded systems.


• Participate in the design, implementation, test/debug and integration of complex embedded subsystems.


• Conceptualize, develop, implement, and test new software capabilities according to customer and internal stakeholder requirements.


• Incorporate feedback and fixes discovered by end users, field teams, and production teams to continually improve the software capabilities and offerings.


• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration in existing and new products.


• Troubleshoot and optimize embedded and desktop applications for performance and reliability.


• Participate in integration efforts to support customer requests and growing applications of Easy Aerial products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Computer Science.


• 4-8 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for robotics, aerospace, unmanned aircraft, or related applications.


• Strong proficiency in Python and C++ as applied in embedded software and user interfaces for robotics, unmanned aircraft, and aerospace applications.


• Experience with networking protocols, hardware/software integration, and real-time data handling.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment.


• Demonstrate capabilities in design, development, and testing of embedded software on products that will be used in environments demanding high-reliability.


• Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams in design reviews, product planning, requirements discussions, etc.

Bonus Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related engineering field.


• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) and hands‑on experience with control theory of embedded controls.


• Experience developing software for military products and familiarity with DOD and government standards of code scanning and security.


• Hands‑on experience with drones, robotics, or aerospace systems through code design and practical verification.


• Familiarity with STM32 microcontrollers and related programming.


• Experience with ArduPilot autopilot systems as configured for multi-copters or fixed wing aircraft.

Tools and Knowledge Base

• Git, BitBucket, JIRA


• Continuous Integration (CI) testing and hardware debugging. Experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Why Join Easy Aerial?

• Build cutting-edge software that powers autonomous drones for defense and commercial applications


• Work with a collaborative, high-performing team of engineers and operators


• Competitive salary and equity participation


• Hybrid work setup with flexibility for hands‑on collaboration


• Opportunity to innovate and expand drone software capabilities at a rapidly growing startup