Embedded Engineer

Scout AI•Sunnyvale, CA

11d

About The Position

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. It’s not just a leap in autonomy, it’s a force multiplier built for real-world conflict. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work. The Role We're looking for an Embedded Engineer to build the intelligence stack powering our robotic platforms. This is a core technical role. You’ll architect firmware, design control loops, and integrate real-time software with sensing, actuation, and autonomy. Your code will be closest to the metal and first to react when our robots meet the real world. You’ll be hands-on with full-stack autonomy systems, developing embedded infrastructure that enables perception, planning, and action at mission tempo. You'll be the bridge between hardware and autonomy. This is a fast-moving, field-oriented team. Expect to work closely with mechanical and machine learning engineers to test, iterate, and deploy on real missions. We’re a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.

Requirements

4+ years experience developing embedded systems in C/C++ (bare metal and RTOS environments)
Strong understanding of microcontrollers, embedded Linux, and real-time operating principles
Familiarity with low-level communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
Experience with robotics-relevant topics such as motor control, sensor integration, and state estimation
Proficiency with hardware debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, etc.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field
Comfort navigating system schematics and working alongside hardware engineers during design and integration
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information

Nice To Haves

Experience with ROS2, PX4, or similar robotics middleware stacks
Experience with autonomous ground or aerial platforms

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software for robotic platforms, including firmware, drivers, and control logic
Integrate software with sensors, motor controllers, compute modules, and ruggedized payloads
Architect deterministic control loops and real-time processes for robust autonomous behavior
Optimize low-level system performance for latency, bandwidth, and power constraints
Implement communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet for multi-module coordination
Collaborate tightly with hardware and autonomy teams to design integrated subsystems
Test, debug, and validate embedded software in simulation and on-vehicle
Support mission deployments and ensure field reliability under adversarial conditions
Maintain documentation and contribute to a rigorous, safety-first development process