Quantum-Systems

Technology

LeadEmbeddedSoftwareEngineer

$1200–1800k ~AI est. Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Lead Embedded Software Engineer at Quantum-Systems. Skills: Embedded software engineering, Autopilot firmware, Real-time operating systems. Lead a team of embedded engineers. Implement autopilot firmware”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Debugging; Tracing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree, Several years of experience, Deep understanding of embedded systems, Senior in designing embedded systems, Knowledge of microcontrollers, Knowledge of real-time operating systems, Knowledge of hardware interfaces, Knowledge of communication interfaces, Experience with FreeRTOS, Experience with uCOS II, Ability to bridge hardware and software, Profound understanding of electronic schematics, Efficiently utilizing hardware resources, Master version control tools, Master collaboration tools, Experience in collaborative development, Experience with agile methodologies, English level at least B2

Nice to Have

Internal expert attitude

What You'll Do.

Lead a team of embedded engineers

Implement autopilot firmware

Maintain autopilot firmware

Optimize autopilot firmware

Design new autopilot functionalities

Implement new autopilot functionalities

Test new autopilot functionalities

Export flight control algorithms

Export navigation algorithms

Integrate algorithms into embedded framework

Implement BSP drivers

Implement peripheral drivers

Maintain peripheral drivers

Optimize peripheral drivers

Implement sensor drivers

Maintain sensor drivers

Optimize sensor drivers

Build autopilot firmware for flight tests

Document autopilot firmware for flight tests

Maintain autopilot firmware for flight tests

Create flight test tickets

Analyze post-flight data

Maintain firmware update ecosystem

Maintain firmware updates

Support production tools implementation

Maintain production tools implementation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with stakeholders; Architecture team; System architecture departments; Hardware development departments; Collaborative development environments

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies

Full Job Description

Quantum Systems next-generation unmanned solutions across air, land, and sea. From advanced aerial drones to underwater and ground platforms, our systems combine cutting-edge hardware with AI-driven software for seamless control and real-time data insights. Trusted by defense, security, and public sector clients worldwide, we redefine mission versatility and performance. Quantum-Systems is a strong supporter of Ukraine and has it’s local Ukrainian office since 2022. As an Lead 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. This is a full-time office job. Candidates must be located in Kyiv. #### What is your Day to Day Mission: * Lead a team of embedded engineers * 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 eco system, including bootloaders & firmware updates * Support in the implementation and maintenance of

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