Embedded Flight Control Software Engineer
Destinus
- Payerne, Vaud
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Design software, implement it along with the required test cases to provide a solid foundation for the higher-level control functions, GNC software functions, state-machine for autonomous flight, security functions.
- Support the hardware design team with board bring-up and debugging of subsystems not working on newly designed boards.
- Maintain and streamline a flight-proven state of the art Flight Computer and Ground Control System for a wide and ever expanding range of airframes.
- Define the roadmap for implementation, plan sprints, and execute the plan accordingly.
- Develop test plans, take part in test facility specification and testing, perform hardware testing and analyze test results.
- Track and service problem reports from the field and make sure known bugs get solved throughout the fleet.
- Support design reviews, provide guidance for the implementation of new software stacks.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Experience as a lead is a strong plus.
- Pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset with a can-do attitude.
- Focus on clean, easy to read, well documented, safety critical “safe” code.
- Knowledge of embedded Linux and associated build environments and tools.
- Troubleshooting embedded systems, scoping, soldering, crimping and assembling wire harnesses for testing.
- Programming languages (min) - C, C++, shell scripting, Verilog or VHDL.
- Experience with CAN, Serial, TCP/IP communications.
- Programming I2C, SPI, one wire and similar with ease.
- Familiarity with platforms like STM32 and Zynq 7000 or UltraScale, and soft cores.
- Experience with electrical or avionics integration and testing.
- Experience in FGPA, CPLD would be a plus.
- Experience in UAV domain would be a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for algorithm development and data analysis.
- Good communication skills, enabling effective collaboration.
- Languages - English mandatory, other languages are a plus.
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