Embedded Software Engineer V/VI
Zone 5 Technologies2 months ago
Fort Walton Beach, FL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$175k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, code, implement, test, and debug embedded software for unmanned aircraft and other real-time systems.
- Integrate sensors, processors, autopilots, payloads, radios, and other aircraft components.
- Conduct flight testing and develop test procedures to verify embedded system functionality.
- Lead development and planning for new projects and programs.
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and schematics to troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines through design and peer reviews.
- Maintain software quality and configuration-control practices.
- Mentor and guide less-senior teammates.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience developing embedded software for real-time systems in avionics, automotive, or other safety-critical environments.
- Strong experience with real-time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS.
- Expert-level C/C++ experience in real-time embedded environments.
- Expertise with flight, avionics, or sensor-driven systems and comprehensive knowledge of GPS, IMU, and navigation constructs.
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, CAN bus, SPI, 1553, and serial protocols including RS485.
- Experience writing firmware for physical devices and knowledge of low-level firmware.
- Experience reading electrical schematics and debugging boards with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills in high-performing teams.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and deliver high-quality systems.
- Applicants must include the phrase "[Favorite Tool] Specialist found" at the beginning of their cover letter or application summary.
Benefits
- Pay range is $175,000-$210,000 USD.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other benefit options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Three weeks of paid time off annually.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- 12 annual company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Employment requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States and completion of employment eligibility verification.
About Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies builds unmanned aircraft systems and enabling technologies—avionics, flight-control hardware/software, ground control stations, and mission-planning tools—for U.S. government and defense programs. A privately held DoD prime contractor founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, it develops products such as air-launched effects, counter‑UAS, tactical interceptors, and next‑generation munitions, offering end‑to‑end design, testing, and production.