Embedded Software Engineer, Avionics

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results. The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic. We're seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer, Avionics to develop and optimize flight-critical avionics systems for next-generation aircraft. You'll work on real-time embedded software that directly controls aircraft systems, from flight control algorithms to sensor integration and communication protocols. This role requires deep expertise in safety-critical software development and a passion for pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. What you'll do: - Be part of the team that architects the avionics systems, autonomy, and ground control functions for a large uncrewed aircraft. - Design, integrate, and support embedded systems in real-time and non-real-time environments, on the ground and in the air. - Bring up and support systems delivering autonomy, novel sensing capabilities, and networking capabilities. - Define and implement architectures supporting software- and hardware-in-the-loop testing on avionics components. - Develop simulation models and perform verification of software components. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in the aerospace industry. - Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages, with experience in assembly languag