Embedded Software Engineer

MORSE Corp is advancing software for Unmanned Aircraft Systems through its R&D programs, guiding work from concept to deployment. This onsiteEmbedded Software Engineer role in Cambridge, MA supports the full engineering design cycle and autonomous flight initiatives, with a salary range of USD 90,000 to 210,000 per year and a requirement for MS-level education along with at least five years of embedded software experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for novel fixed wing and multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles
• Develop new software functionality for autonomous UAV flight by modifying PX4 autopilot with new software
• Integrate novel autonomy algorithms into UAV flight software, migrating from Python to C/C++ if necessary
• Update and execute simulation software to test and evaluate novel algorithms
• Support the development of preflight planning tools in Python that interface with data and UI tools via web API
• Interface with technology SMEs to integrate new algorithms and subsystems into vehicle platforms
• Support flight tests of UAS and UAVs, including setup, system checkouts, ground station operation, log retrieval and analysis, and debugging
• Communicate design status, test results, and suggestions in a timely and efficient manner

Requirements

• BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of embedded software development and experience deploying embedded software
• Strong proficiency with C/C++, Python, and Rust
• Familiarity with PX4, Ardupilot, or similar. Integration into commercial platforms and configuration for flight
• Experience with RTOS and embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, CAN, etc)
• Experience with control hardware setup. Examples include telemetry harness setup, radio configuration, power system installation and monitoring
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness and desire to travel for, and participate in, field tests up to 10% of each year
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Technologies

• PX4 autopilot, Ardupilot
• Python, C, C++, Rust
• RTOS
• UART, I2C, CAN
• Web API