Embedded Software Engineer III/IV - Remote

Zone 5 Technologies is redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems, developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, code, and implement software for embedded devices and systems on unmanned aircraft, ensuring high standards of software quality and collaboration with other engineering disciplines.

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)
• 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 high standards of software quality within the team by adhering to good practices and habits of configuration control

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in developing embedded software for real-time systems
• Experience with real time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS
• Proficient in C/C++ in a real-time embedded environment
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience with the CAN bus, SPI, 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