zone5technologies

Embedded Software Engineer V/VI

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At a Glance

Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Experience
12+ years
Posted
2026-07-28T00:59:10-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

MATLAB

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Defense
  • Embedded Systems
  • Engineering
  • Medical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

embedded software for real-time systems in avionics, automotive, or other safety-critical systems

Strong experience with real time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS.

Expert in C/C++ in a real-time embedded environment.

Expert level experience with flight, avionics, or other sensor-driven systems.

Comprehensive understanding of GPS, IMU, and other navigational constructs.

Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

Design, code, and implement software for embedded devices and systems on unmanned aircraft and test out those devices in flight test environments.

Write and test software to support the integration of sensors and processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, radios, or other functional components).

Lead in the development and planning of new projects and programs.

Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues.

Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter.

Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, etc).