Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Our avionics system is built and running on aircraft hardware. The work now is extending it: new sensors, new capabilities, new functions, one integration at a time, for as long as the program runs.

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our avionics team and own that work. You'll write real-time embedded software that directly controls aircraft systems, from flight control and sensor integration to communication protocols. This is safety-critical software on hardware that flies, and the surface keeps growing.

What You'll Do

• Extend the avionics, autonomy, and ground control software for a large uncrewed aircraft, adding capability to a system that already runs
• Design, integrate, and support embedded systems in real-time and non-real-time environments, on the ground and in the air
• Bring up new sensors, payloads, and networking capabilities on existing avionics, and make them coexist with everything already on the vehicle
• Build out our SIL and HIL test architecture so every new function is verified before it touches an aircraft
• Develop simulation models and verify software components
• Own your software all the way through: hardware bring-up, integration, test, and the fault you end up chasing down on the actual vehicle

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages, with experience in assembly language being a plus.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor architectures.
• Experience with RTOS, such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar.
• Familiarity with hardware design and development tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and protocols, such as DO-178C, ARINC, and MIL-STD.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with model-based design and development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development and certification processes.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles as they pertain to embedded systems.
• Familiarity with a major microcontroller or microprocessor family.
• Experience in robotics and automation, whether virtual, terrestrial, or aerial.
• Familiarity with network routing and switching.
• Experience with Modular Open-Source Architecture components and systems.
• Experience with hardware security modules and related components.

What we Offer:

• Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Daily catered lunch to office
• Paid parental leave
• Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
• World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems

Candidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.

ITAR requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What We Offer

• Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and paid sick leave
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Daily catered lunch (office)
• Paid parental leave
• Direct impact on a critical national security mission
• A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems