Staff Embedded Software Engineer

John Deere; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

Retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Discount programs

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to develop high-quality software for our drone and sensor platforms. You will research, design, and lead integration of guidance, navigation, and control subsystems, communications, and payload management.

You will collaborate with external partners, manage data platforms and ground control systems, and contribute to development processes and lifecycle management of advanced embedded systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software product development with real-time experience preferred.
• 2+ years of control systems experience or advanced degree equivalent.
• Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or similar software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software for drone and sensor platforms; lead integration of GNC, communications, and payload management subsystems.
• Manage interfaces with external partners, suppliers, and enterprise data platforms; ground control systems.
• Contribute to development processes and lifecycle management of advanced embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

C/C++

Python

ROS

MAVLink

PX4/ArduPilot

GNSS integration

Flight controllers

Linux development

UART/SPI/I2C

TCP/IP networking

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

Pixhawk

Job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Minnesota - St Paul

Function: Technology (CA)

Title: Staff Embedded Software Engineer - 124410

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software for our drone and sensor platforms. You will be responsible for researching, designing, andleading integration of reliable guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystems,communications, and payload management subsystems.
• Duties will include managing interfaces with external partners and suppliers, enterprise data management platforms, and ground control systems.
• You’ll also play a key role in implementation and management of development processes and lifecycle management of advanced, complex embedded systems.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 7 or more years of experience in embedded software product development, with real-time experience strongly preferred
• 2 or more years of control systems preferred, or advanced degree equivalent
• Working familiarity with the PX4, Ardupilot, or similar software platforms
• Working familiarity with Pixhawk or similar flight controller hardware platforms
• Experience with GNSS integration into location-aware embedded products
• Familiarity with the MAVLINK protocol; ROS preferred as well
• High proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, marketing) to translate customer needs into software requirements and solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience designing scalable and reusable software architectures across multiple product lines
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and continuously grow your skills
• Passion for building innovative technical solutions that solve real customer problems
• Experience developing applications on Linux
• Familiarity with common peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and experience building client/server software
• Knowledge of digital image processing techniques

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$123,804.00 - $185,700.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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