Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Redwire Defense Tech1 month ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$159k - $266k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain firmware for UAV control systems, power management, communication protocols, and other complex systems.
- Gather and analyze requirements and contribute across the complete firmware development lifecycle from design through production.
- Develop test plans and perform rigorous firmware testing and validation for performance, compliance, and safety.
- Collaborate with software, electrical, aerospace, and project engineering teams to integrate firmware into overall system designs.
- Identify and implement innovative technologies and solutions that improve functionality, performance, and cybersecurity.
- Prepare and maintain firmware design documentation, test procedures, and user manuals.
- Mentor and guide other engineers while providing technical leadership.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of firmware engineering experience focused on complex systems such as UAS or advanced electronics.
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and demonstrated ability to develop firmware from concept through production.
- Experience with real-time operating systems, microcontroller programming, communication protocols, and embedded networking.
- Experience with device driver development, protocol implementation, safety-critical embedded applications, or board bring-up.
- Experience implementing testing and validation processes for embedded environments.
- Demonstrated firmware development experience for safety-critical systems, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
- Experience with defense contracts is preferred.
- Practical cybersecurity experience in embedded systems and familiarity with embedded cybersecurity best practices are advantageous.
- Preferred experience includes building and maintaining System Integration Labs or Hardware Integration Labs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, collaboration, organizational, and documentation skills.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement with East Coast preferred.
- Matching 401(k).
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Group short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Critical Care and Accident Care plans.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESSP).
- The position is exempt and may require occasional air or automobile travel.
- The role may require access to ITAR/EAR-regulated information and documentation verifying U.S. person status.
- The work environment may include office and production areas, occasional physical activities, personal protective equipment, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
About Redwire Defense Tech
Redwire Defense Tech is a business of Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) that designs, manufactures, and integrates autonomous unmanned aircraft and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. It supplies platforms, sensors, and integration services to defense, security, civil, and industrial customers. The parent company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and operates as a public aerospace and defense contractor serving U.S. and international programs.