Hardware/Embedded Engineer

Swarmer makes drones of any kind work together autonomously. We develop AI-powered collaborative autonomy for smart, efficient, and self-improving teaming of connected drones and autonomous systems.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
As an Hardware/Embedded Engineer, you will be responsible for the hardware composition of our products, their connectivity, and the integration of these with our software solutions. Your role will encompass:

• Assessing technical requirements for hardware composition and hardware requirements for our software features.

• Designing and documenting decisions, protocols, and specifications needed for the successful streamlining of the manufacturing process.

• Prototyping required solutions to bridge the gap between hardware and software products in our ecosystem

• Working closely with external HW vendors and providing technical expertise for our integrations with them

• Ensuring the interoperability and final quality of integrated systems.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, experience in embedded development, and a deep understanding of drone technologies and communication protocols.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Hardware Design and Development: Design and develop hardware architectures for drone systems, including component selection, layout considerations, and system-level integration planning.

• Embedded Systems Development: Develop and optimize embedded software for companion computers, microcontrollers, flight controllers, and other hardware components, ensuring efficient resource utilization and real-time performance.

• Prototyping and Testing: Build and test hardware prototypes, conduct performance evaluations, and iterate on designs to meet product specifications and reliability standards.

• Manufacturing Support: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to streamline production processes, develop assembly procedures, and ensure quality control throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

• Vendor Collaboration: Work directly with hardware vendors and suppliers to specify requirements, evaluate components, and oversee the integration of third-party hardware solutions.

• System Integration: Bridge the gap between hardware capabilities and software requirements, ensuring seamless communication between embedded systems and higher-level autonomy software.

• Technical Documentation: Create detailed technical specifications, hardware design documents, and integration guides for internal teams and external partners.

• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing protocols for hardware reliability, environmental durability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Embedded Systems Expertise: Extensive experience in embedded development, including microcontroller programming (ARM, ESP32, STM32), real-time operating systems, and low-level hardware interfacing.

• Hardware Design Skills: Proficiency in hardware design principles, circuit analysis, PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad), and component selection for ruggedized applications.

• Drone Technology Knowledge: Deep understanding of UAV hardware ecosystems, including flight controllers (ArduPilot/PX4), sensors (IMUs, GPS, cameras), and communication systems.

• Programming Proficiency: Strong skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, Python for automation and testing

• Communication Protocols and Interfaces: Experience with various communication protocols and hardware interfaces including MAVLink, CAN bus, I2C, SPI, UART, and wireless protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, cellular).

• Manufacturing Experience: Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.

• Problem-Solving Excellence: Proven ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues and develop innovative solutions under tight timelines.

• Collaboration Skills: Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors, with strong communication skills to translate technical requirements across disciplines.

WE OFFER:

• Work on meaningful products that protect lives and shape the future of Defense Tech.

• Dynamic environment with the unique opportunity to directly influence and see the impact of your work.

• Lean, ambitious, and strong team.

• Competitive salary, benefits package (insurance, paid sick leaves, 20 paid days off per year).

• Benefits of the defense sector (reservation, etc).

HOW'S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING:

Intro Call with TA Specialist → Technical Interview (2 parts) → Final interview →  Security check →Offer

If you're excited about solving complex challenges and eager to contribute to the future of collaborative autonomy, we'd love to hear from you 
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