Software Engineer - UMS

This on-site Software Engineer role supports the Fort Bragg, North Carolina facility, focusing on software development, integration, debugging, and testing of unmanned systems, subsystems, and test platforms for defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into innovative product designs, advancing from concept through research and development to production.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers, program managers, suppliers, and customers.
• Develop new software code and implement software configuration and quality practices.
• Develop, configure, and install flight and ground control software for multiple small aviation and ground platforms.
• Assist in selecting microprocessors, microcontrollers, and supporting devices such as memory types and capacities.
• Work with electrical engineering to debug and troubleshoot complex electronic and software designs.
• Build test infrastructure, document processes, and ensure high performance of systems.
• Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving to address complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with at least five years of embedded software development; aviation systems control experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for software development.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and integration with external hardware such as EEPROM, FPGA, and ASIC is advantageous.
• Experience with semi-autonomous and autonomous systems is beneficial.
• Familiarity with communication protocols including I2C, UART, USB, and MIPI.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience with system integration and testing.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and external personnel.
• Embedded software experience: five years required.
• Applicant must be a US Person.

Technologies

• C/C++
• RTOS
• EEPROM
• FPGA
• ASIC
• I2C
• UART
• USB
• MIPI
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

• Applicant must be a US Person.
• Candidates should demonstrate aptitude and motivation to contribute in a startup culture from day one and grow with the company.
• Occasional travel within the US to customer locations may be required to support product testing or design reviews.
• The new hire will travel to Manchester, NH for onboarding and training for a period of one to two weeks.