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Airbus · 11 hours ago

UAS Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Bingen, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

Airbus is committed to innovation in aerospace and is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to enhance the Flexrotor UAS. The role involves balancing systems integration with low-level embedded engineering, focusing on improving system maturity, reliability, and developing robust communication systems.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to improve the overall maturity of the drone system by identifying and tracking risks, issues, and opportunities in software and system design

Enhance system reliability through the implementation of robust fail-safes, error handling, and hardware-software diagnostic tools

Continually troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues to ensure the Flexrotor operates reliably under diverse mission conditions

Design and maintain the electrical and software interfaces for specialized payloads, ensuring seamless power distribution and data acquisition

Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and avionics schematics to resolve hardware-software dependencies

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission-level objectives are met through successful sensor and actuator integration

Conceptualize and design modern HMI and user interfaces for ground control stations (GCS) and maintenance software

Develop internal tooling and workflows to improve engineering efficiency in code review, repository management, and automation

Ensure intuitive interaction between the operator and the aircraft to reduce cognitive load during complex missions

Manage and optimize on-board and ground-based communication systems, focusing on low-latency telemetry and robust command-and-control links

Ensure secure and efficient data flow across various protocols (CAN, UART, TCP/UDP, and serial)

Support flight envelope expansion and envelope protection by refining embedded control logic

Utilize hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments to validate new features before they ever leave the ground

Qualification

Embedded Systems EngineeringPayload IntegrationC/C++/Python ProficiencyUAV Flight Data AnalysisHardware Debugging ToolsElectrical Schematics InterpretationVersion Control (Git)Team CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Control Systems Engineering

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in aerospace, UAV, or mission-critical embedded systems

Demonstrated experience in Payload Integration and HMI/GCS software design

Hands-on experience with UAV flight data analysis, embedded system debugging and integration

Proficiency with C/C++/Python for analysis, prototyping and development

Understanding of embedded systems and avionics interfaces (CAN, UART, TCP/UDP, serial)

Proficiency with hardware debugging tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc)

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and support hardware/software integration

Experience with version control tools such as Git or GitLab

Microsoft Visual Studio, C/C++/Python

Compilers, Debuggers

Source control

Able to work legally in the US (valid work visa and work authorization)

Onsite or remote: 95% Onsite/flexible

Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily

Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily

Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily

Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily

Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily

Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily

Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily

Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily

Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving

Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily

Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice several times a month

Walking (includes routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily

Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

Benefits

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.