Embedded Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems (UAS/Robotics)

YT Technologies
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2 months ago
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Embedded Software Engineer –

We are representing a high-growth, dynamic UAS venture that is redefining autonomy. They operate a high-trust, self-organising culture where the how is up to you. The company are looking for embedded engineers to join their team and be the bridge between complex control algorithms and physical hardware integration. You won’t just be writing code; you’ll be on the field for flight testing, seeing your work deploy to edge compute platforms in real-time.

Your Responsibilities:

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Architect Autonomy: Develop and implement future-state autonomy and flight control algorithms.

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Full-Stack Embedded: C/C++ development for mission systems and sensor integration.

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Edge Deployment: Optimize and deploy robust code to edge compute hardware.

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Integration & Flight Testing: Lead lab-based integration and participate in field testing to iterate based on real-world performance.

This environment is fast-paced and requires a "problem-solver" mindset. It will not suit engineers who prefer a strictly structured or micro-managed day-to-day.

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Technical Core: Strong commercial experience in Embedded C/C++ for real-time systems (RTOS/Bare Metal).

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Industry Background: Experience in Robotics, Aerospace, or UAVs is highly advantageous.

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Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with ARM architectures and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).

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The "Extras": Knowledge of GNC (Guidance, Navigation, Control), ROS, or flight controllers (PX4/ArduPilot) will move you to the front of the queue.

Why Join?

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Autonomy: A self-organising environment where your technical opinion actually counts.

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Innovation: Work at the bleeding edge of UAS and autonomous robotics.

If you'd be interested, please apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss.

SC Clearance would be essential

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