Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer to join our team. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.

**This position is fully on-site at Empirical Systems Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA 

Job Summary:

ESAero is seeking candidates for a position in Software Engineering including the following specific areas:

• Real-time and embedded systems

• Designing and developing prototypes and testing of UAS

• Development and Operations (DevOps)

• Firmware development

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate on all phases of development: Reqs, Design, Build, Test, Delivery

• Help to create novel solutions to complex technical problems
  - Write high-performance real-time code
  - Assist in the creation of internal tools and pipelines
  - Exploration of new technologies, techniques, and approaches to a problem

• Create comprehensive runtime assurance suites

• Architect complex code systems

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• US Citizen

• Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA

• BS in Mechatronics (preferred), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• Demonstrated clear communication & writing skills

• 3+ years of C++, and Python experience (both preferred)

• Working knowledge of compilation & build tools (Code Composer, NetBeans, VSCode, Qt, CMake, Make, GCC, Clang...)

• Familiarity with version control using Git

• Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques and fundamentals

• Development experience with ARM-based microprocessors

• Experience writing testable code and unit tests

• Comfort in a Linux development environment

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Working knowledge of wireless transport protocols

• Experience with low-latency video streaming

• Experience bringing up CI/CD workflows

• Knowledge of PX4 and Ardupilot flight stacks

• Experience with common computer vision techniques and libraries

• Experience with the use of Docker to test and deploy code

• Ability to read electrical schematics

Standard Benefits: 

• Health: Health/Dental/Vision  

• PTO 

• Paid Holidays 

• Retirement: 401k  

• Casual dress code, Free snacks 

• Amazing location to live, work, and play  

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer  
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States  
Must be able to pass background check