Embedded Software Engineer

GuideTech LLC•Lenexa, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GuideTech, a subsidiary of Palladyne AI, builds high-performance avionics and autonomy software for aerospace, space, and defense systems. We support a wide array of vehicles, from small multi-rotors, heavy lift UAVs, unmanned fighter jets, launch vehicles, spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, missiles and counter-UAS interceptors. Our BRAIN flight computer pairs an NVIDIA Jetson Orin autonomy module with a Zynq-7000 real-time module for flight-critical Guidance/Navigation/Control, sensors, and I/O. Interfaces include RS-422/485, USB 3.0, HDMI, GigE, PWM/DSHOT, RS422, SPI, I2C, CAN, MIPI, PCIe, and more, with a hardware safety watchdog and triple-redundant IMUs. We outsource PCB fabrication and SMT assembly, and perform in-house inspection, bring-up, test, and final assembly of our board stack—so you’ll see designs through to working hardware. We also leverage hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) flight simulation with our FLEX software and simulation to accelerate integration & test. Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN) is an AI software company on a mission to automate physically demanding work that has historically been “too complex to automate.” With more than thirty years of robotics R&D — including during our time under Raytheon — we’ve developed advanced AI and ML software that enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act with human-like intelligence. We’re seeking an embedded software developer who is a master with C++ to write efficient, reliable code that runs directly on hardware such as microcontrollers or embedded processors. You may develop firmware to control device behavior, manage memory carefully, and optimize performance within limited CPU and power constraints. The work often involves interfacing with hardware components like sensors, actuators, and communication buses. You may also debug and test software using simulators, debuggers, and hardware tools to ensure stability and real-time responsiveness.

Requirements

C/C++ required
embedded applications strongly preferred
Zynq/ARM platforms and AMD/Xilinx environment (Vivado, Vitis) strongly preferred
Experience with UARTs, I2C, SDLC, CAN, and SPI interfaces preferred
Python, C#, and Linux shell scripting preferred
Test equipment experience (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers) preferred
VHDL desired
Soldering experience (cables/harnessing, surface mount components) desired
Strong communicator across in-person conversations, email, and technical documentation
Flexible and open to new challenges, approaches, and evolving priorities
Collaborative and productive within geographically distributed teams
Future-focused mindset — sees possibilities where others see problems and pursue ambitious goals
Practices direct, transparent communication while listening with empathy and valuing diverse perspectives
Builds connections internally and externally to learn, innovate, and inspire
Takes ownership of decisions and holds self-accountable for delivering results
Motivates and engages others to exceed expectations through coaching, empowerment, and continuous development

Responsibilities

Develop firmware to control device behavior
Manage memory carefully
Optimize performance within limited CPU and power constraints
Interface with hardware components like sensors, actuators, and communication buses
Debug and test software using simulators, debuggers, and hardware tools to ensure stability and real-time responsiveness