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Shield AI · 4 days ago

Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Firmware

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$158K/yr - $237K/yr

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Responsibilities

Develop high-quality C/C++ code tailored specifically for V-Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.

Refine repository of existing firmware to support new hardware, features, and capabilities

Integrate real-time operating system onto custom System-On-a-Module (SOM)

Develop firmware to control robotic vehicles in flight

Convert legacy bare-metal software to a RTOS based system

Create new CI/CD pipelines with automated testing for embedded systems

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS)

Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads

Facilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture

Use modern software development tools and processes to capture our existing architecture and design future architectures

Collaborating to define and extend systems engineering processes

Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership

Work with the V-Bat production teams to manufacture UAVs in-house.

Design and implement systems capable of conducting tests across various environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, to facilitate thorough evaluation of software functionality and performance.

Develop innovative tools to enhance the frequency and reliability of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system, fostering improved efficiency and productivity in software development workflows.

Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations, providing tangible evidence of feasibility and informing decision-making processes.

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C/C++Firmware DevelopmentRTOSLinux KernelMulti-threaded ProgrammingProblem-SolvingOwnershipAdaptabilityAutonomous Robotic SystemsR&D SettingsAgilityInnovation

Required

Rock-solid software development experience in C/C++

Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems

Linux Kernel or RTOS development - device trees and bring up on new hardware

Familiarity with writing thread-safe multi-threaded programs

Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes

Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment

B.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Preferred

Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems

Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings

Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes

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Shield AI

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Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Founded in 2015

San Diego, California, USA

501-1,000 employees

http://www.shield.ai

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