Embedded Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Performance Drone Works (PDW), we're at the forefront of creating custom small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for the modern warfighter. PDW is proudly American owned, with all design, engineering, and manufacturing of our products taking place domestically.

Role

PDW is seeking a highly skilled and motivated 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of software development from concept to deployment, contributing high-quality, production-ready code.
• Collaborate closely with product teams to understand and implement effective solutions based on business needs and user feedback.
• Collaborate with a strong team and company stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, taking personal ownership of tasks and deliverables, while not neglecting teamwork and clear communication.
• Assist with challenging and complex technical issues, applying your personal drive to implement and improve upon robust, long-term solutions.
• Support application deployments in the field for product testing and demonstrations; including live troubleshooting and analysis.
• Strive 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.

Requirements

• Strong C/C++ Experience.
• Experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience with Real Time Operating System(s) (RTOS).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with developing and maintaining Linux device drivers, with a moderate understanding of Linux kernel subsystems and hardware interaction.
• 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.
• 0-3 Years Professional Development Experience; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering or equivalent non-internship experience.
• Experience with UAVaircraft, robotics development experience and/or hobby drone experience is highly preferred.

ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Compensation and Benefits

PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

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