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Firefly Drone Shows · 3 months ago

Embedded Systems Engineer

positionAuburn Hills, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Firefly Drone Shows is a rapidly expanding business derived from innovation in drone show technology, and they are seeking a passionate Embedded Systems Engineer to develop firmware and embedded control systems for their drone platforms. The role involves designing, programming, and optimizing low-level software for flight controllers, smart batteries, and communication modules while collaborating with hardware engineers.

Entertainment

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for STM32 and similar ARM Cortex-M MCUs
Work with our PX4-based flight control stack (not required but preferred)
Design and implement device drivers and control loops for sensors, ESCs, and battery systems
Collaborate with hardware and PCB engineers to integrate firmware and verify designs
Debug, optimize, and profile embedded code for performance and reliability
Participate in system bring-up, validation, and flight testing
Support development of test tools, firmware update mechanisms, and production scripts

Qualification

C/C++ programmingEmbedded systems developmentMicrocontroller architectureRTOS developmentEmbedded communication protocolsHardware debugging toolsPython scriptingPCB designFlight control systems

Required

BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems
Experience with bare-metal and RTOS development
Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscope, JTAG/SWD)
Solid understanding of microcontroller architecture and timing

Preferred

Experience working with PX4 or ArduPilot
Knowledge of STM32 HAL or NuttX
Python scripting or Linux development experience
Familiarity with PCB design and schematic review
Exposure to drones, robotics, or other autonomous systems

Benefits

Relocation Assistance: We offer financial support to help with your move, ensuring a smooth transition as you join our team.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: We cover 100% of health insurance premiums for our employees.
Retirement Plan: We offer a Simple IRA with employer contributions to help you plan for your future and grow your retirement savings.

Company

Firefly Drone Shows

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Firefly Drone Shows offers drone light shows for a variety of private and corporate occasions.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.fireflydroneshows.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

K
Kyle Dorosz
Founder/President
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Recent News

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