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Embedded Software Engineer - GCS
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Paris
Experience
3 years
Job description
Embedded Software Engineer on Harmattan AI's GCS (Ground Control System) module, developing firmware and low-level software for next-generation handheld UAV controllers.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Paris
What you'll do
- Develop embedded firmware for custom handheld ground stations, integrating displays, input devices, wireless modules, and battery systems.
- Implement the interface with the radio link.
- Optimize system performance for responsiveness, power efficiency, and thermal constraints.
- Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
- Conduct field validation and debugging under realistic mission scenarios.
- Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code with a focus on long-term system stability.
- Participate in architectural decisions to scale the firmware platform as the GCS product line evolves.
What we're looking for
- Master's in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- Strong experience in embedded C/C++ and real-time firmware development.
- Proficient with CPU, MCU, hardware abstraction layers, and protocols like SPI, I2C, UART.
- Experience with embedded Linux.
- Ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives.
- 100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
Nice to have
- Experience with ARM.
- Familiarity with wireless comms integration (e.g., LoRa, Wi-Fi, LTE, custom RF).
- Experience building handheld or ruggedized control systems in defense, aerospace, or robotics.
Your team
GCS (Ground Control System) module
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About Harmattan AI
Next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, they are expanding their teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Key facts
- Defense
- Closed a $200M Series B
- Valued at $1.4 billion
- Delivers mission-critical systems to allied forces
What they value
- Building technologies with real-world impact
- Pursuing excellence in everything we do
- Setting ambitious goals
- Taking on the hardest technical challenges