Embedded Staff Software Engineer

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ Inc./Technology Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Staff Embedded Software Engineer in the fast-paced, high-tech field of robotics. The Embedded SWE will participate in designing and fielding innovative products for the U.S. Military on a multi-disciplinary team of cutting-edge engineers. The team member will be involved in all aspects of product lifecycle from concept generation to final product fielding.

As an Embedded Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Develop robotic software for unmanned ground vehicles.
• Work with bare metal microcontrollers such as STM32, PIC16, and TI 32bit.
• Implement software for motor controllers.
• Work with network protocols such as UDP and CAN.
• Work with Drive-By-Wire interfaces.
• Build environment setup/OS configuration.
• Support DevOps configuration.
• Participate in software requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, and software acceptance reviews. 
• Troubleshoot issues during system integration.
• Participate in field data collection and experimentation, analysis, and reporting

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering plus 2-5 years’ experience.
• Experience developing embedded applications for microcontrollers.
• Solid programming experience in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with bus protocols such as CAN, SPI, RS232, or I2C.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Flexible, self-started, desire to solve any problem.

• Experience in a Linux development environment.
• Experience with 3 phase motor control.
• Familiarity with Texas Instruments C2000 Microcontrollers
• Experience working with an RTOS.
• Experience debugging with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.
• Experience with Python.
• UI development

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.