Principal Embedded Software Engineer

PDW • Huntsville, AL

28d

About The Position

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Principal Embedded Engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, have excellent critical thinking skills, and will play a pivotal role in designing the next generation of our autonomous, semi-autonomous, and precision flight drones. This includes assisting in the architectural design, parts selection, validation test design, and overseeing hardware and software development cycles for a variety of hardware projects.

Requirements

• 10+ Years Professional Development Experience; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
• Expert-level C/C++ Experience.
• Experience with Embedded Linux.
• Implement and maintain microcontroller firmware using Zephyr RTOS (or comparable RTOS), including board bring-up, device-tree configuration, peripheral driver integration, and real-time task design (threads, workqueues, interrupts, timers).
• Proven track record of leading and delivering high-quality embedded software.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Expertise in building and managing the Linux kernel, including configuration, customization, and optimization for specific hardware platforms.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Linux device drivers, with a deep understanding of Linux kernel subsystems and hardware interaction.
• Experience with kernel build environments and tools, capable of setting up and managing build systems for Linux kernel development.
• Solid understanding of network programming, including proficiency in TCP/IP networking, network stack, and related communication protocols.
• Knowledge of hardware-based software development; including the use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs, and debug tools.
• Experience with communication buses such as I2C, CAN, UART and SPI; along with devices that utilize them.
• Demonstrated experience in hardware bring-up, including proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving hardware-related issues in embedded systems.
• Ability to understand hardware design schematics and provide meaningful feedback to assist the hardware design process.
• Experience with JTAG and SWD standards.
• Understanding of and experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other related equipment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with UAV aircraft, robotics development experience and/or hobby drone experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Software Engineering group to use modern best-practices and best-in-class tools.
• Lead and mentor others by setting a standard of excellence in engineering judgment/design/implementation/testing.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of software development from concept to deployment, contributing high-quality, production-ready code.
• Collaborate closely with product teams to define and implement effective solutions based on business needs and user feedback.
• Collaborate with a strong team and company stakeholders.
• Work independently, take personal ownership of tasks and deliverables, while not neglecting teamwork and project communication.
• Take on challenging and complex technical issues, applying your expertise to propose and implement robust, long-term solutions.
• Support application deployments in the field for product testing and demonstrations; including live troubleshooting and analysis.
• Uphold and raise the bar for high code quality and performance, conducting code reviews and optimizations to improve system efficiency and scalability.
• Be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees