Embedded Software Engineer

About the Position

Embedded Software Engineer

On-site - Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine

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About the Job

As an Embedded Software Engineer you are a key part of our Architecture team to develop and implement the core features and functionalities to have our drones operate safely and autonomously in the air.

Together with our world-class team, currently seven team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies. You will be working closely with stakeholders in Germany and US from the System architecture and Hardware development departments.

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Responsibilities

• Implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the Quantum-Systems autopilot firmware and firmware stack
• Design, conception, implementation, and testing of new autopilot functionalities
• Export of flight control and navigation algorithms from Matlab / Simulink and integration into the autopilot’s embedded framework
• Implementation, maintenance, and optimization of BSP / peripheral and external sensor drivers and their optimized operation in the scope of the real-time operating system
• Building, documenting, and maintaining autopilot firmware for flight tests. Creation of flight test tickets, support of flight tests, and post-flight data analysis
• Creating unit tests, debugging/tracing of the code base for code coverage/functionality testing
• Maintenance of the firmware update ecosystem, including bootloaders & firmware updates
• Support in the implementation and maintenance of production tools

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Requirements

• Completed degree in the field of bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering / electrical engineering
• Several years of experience working with embedded systems
• Deep understanding of embedded systems and senior experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing embedded systems
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers (ARM, Cortex-M), real-time operating systems, and hardware and communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, ETH...)
• Experience with real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS or uCOS II and knowledge of multi-threading, task scheduling, and inter-task communication
• Ability to bridge the gap between hardware and software, understanding the electrical and physical constraints, profound understanding of electronic schematics, and efficiently utilizing available hardware resources
• Mastery of version control and collaboration tools such as git and gitlab
• Experience in working in collaborative development environments with agile methodologies
• Highly self-motivated and able to drive your area of responsibility independently
• Open, communicative, friendly, and competent attitude
• English level at least B2

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We Offer

• We Stand with Ukraine
• Industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary
• Push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data
• A runway for individual and professional growth

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About the Company

Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, and public sectors.