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Sr. UAS Embedded Systems Engineer

AEVEX Aerospace
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.

Job Overview
The Senior UAS Embedded Systems Engineer will be responsible for identifying, developing, demonstrating, and optimizing embedded software and hardware solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to continually improve the AEVEX family of multi-rotor UAS platforms and associated equipment, driving additional functionality and maturity into the common family system architecture.

Essential Functions
  • Architect, design, and develop embedded systems, including firmware and hardware integration.
  • Design and debug hardware interfaces such as MAVLink, UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers on system design and bring-up.
  • Optimize system performance, power consumption, and memory utilization.
  • Conduct code reviews, system testing, and debugging using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Work with RTOS, Linux, or bare-metal systems, depending on project requirements.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for designs and implementations.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • Strong proficiency in hardware debugging and embedded development tools.
  • Proficiency in C/C and assembly language programming.
  • Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multitasking concepts.
  • Knowledge of signal processing, control systems, or sensor integration is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices in embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and version control (Git).
Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
  • 10 years of experience in embedded systems development.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded Linux environments.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet.
  • Experience with FPGA programming and VHDL/Verilog.
  • Experience with cloud-connected IoT devices and embedded AI/ML applications.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.


AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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