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Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Embedded Software Engineer

Aerovel Corporation Bingen, WA

Bingen, WA

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$81k - $114k/yr Full time Avionics Embedded Linux Embedded Software

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Job Description

Build embedded flight software and ground control station (GCS) software for UAV/UAS systems in Bingen, WA (onsite).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for UAV flight platforms
Contribute to Ground Control Station (GCS) software, including user interfaces, telemetry, and mission tools
Write reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code in C++, C, Python, and/or MATLAB
Develop and support real-time flight software, including control loops, sensor drivers, and mission logic
Implement and test communication protocols including UART, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, and serial
Design, develop, and support software tools for UAV system configuration
Develop software modules and system services for embedded Linux, including process management, device interfaces, and inter-process communication
Support testing and debugging in lab environments and during field flight tests
Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and systems engineers to bring up and integrate new UAV platforms
Document internal designs, software architecture, and interfaces to support maintainability and team alignment
Maintain and support existing embedded and ground control software
Stay current with UAV industry developments and continuously grow your skillset
Collaborate with other software developers
Regularly report on activities and progress

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of embedded software development through industry roles or substantial project work
Experience with C++
Experience with Python
Familiarity with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Exposure to UAV flight control concepts, sensor integration, or telemetry systems
Experience using Git and development tools such as Gitlab (or similar)
Strong focus on writing clean, well-documented code with an emphasis on maintainability
Familiarity with modern UI software architecture and development practices (e.g., Qt, PyQt, or similar frameworks)
Able to work legally in the US (valid work visa and work authorization)

Technologies

C++, C, Python, MATLAB
UART, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, serial
Embedded Linux, RTOS
Git, Gitlab
Qt, PyQt
Inter-process communication

Preferred Education / Skills

M.S in Embedded System Engineering, Software Engineering, Control System Engineering
Experience with UAV autopilot software
Exposure to Ground Control Station software
Hands-on experience with UAV flight testing or platform integration
Awareness of aerospace safety standards or robust software validation practices
Basic understanding of aircraft systems, particularly guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or safety-critical software environments

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses and accelerated development programmes, plus national and international mobility

Physical Requirements

Onsite/Remote: 95% Onsite
Vision: able to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings daily
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, and hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications daily
Equipment operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools, including production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily; uses electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors
Carrying/Lifting: able to carry or lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30 lbs / 14 kg daily
Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings and work on the computer daily
Squatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice several times a month
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily
PPE: Required PPE includes Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site; Administrative position only PPE required includes steel-toed shoes for shop floor visits, and appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required

Location: Bingen, WA (onsite)

Employment Type: US - Direct Hire

Experience Level: Professional

Salary: $81,000 - $114,000 per year (actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential; pay based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors)

Job Family: Software Engineering <JF-EN-EK>

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