What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer (embedded) position at DZYNE Technologies?
Our Culture
DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.
We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.
Ready to do work that matters? Join us.
Position: Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Position Description
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Staff Embedded Software Engineer team member who will be responsible for working with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers developing and maturing our rapidly growing family of counter drone technologies. This role will involve designing, developing, testing, and maintaining firmware and low-level software for embedded systems. This role will work in a software development and manufacturing environment where projects are realized with the highest degree of commitment to quality and efficiency.
Required Skills/Qualifications
Clearance Level Required: US Person Required; No Security Clearance Required
Travel: Up to 10%
Working Conditions
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment or warehouse.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits
Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability.
DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.
We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.
Ready to do work that matters? Join us.
Position: Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Position Description
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Staff Embedded Software Engineer team member who will be responsible for working with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers developing and maturing our rapidly growing family of counter drone technologies. This role will involve designing, developing, testing, and maintaining firmware and low-level software for embedded systems. This role will work in a software development and manufacturing environment where projects are realized with the highest degree of commitment to quality and efficiency.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Adaptable, eager to learn, and create, with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a small team to rapidly prototype and develop new products
- 7 years relevant experience working with embedded Software
- Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (JTAG/SWD debuggers)
- Understanding of embedded system architectures
- Experience with Jira, and GitLab or Github and continuous integration tools
- Understanding of automated build environments along with automated test and deployment
- Experience using Video 4 Linux for Nvidia SoMs
- Experience with embedded Linux (device trees, kernel modules, build systems like Yocto)
- Knowledge of Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Understanding of serial data protocols (RS-232/485, I2C, SPI)
- Use of application Containers (Docker, rkt, podman)
- Familiarity with wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa,)
Clearance Level Required: US Person Required; No Security Clearance Required
Travel: Up to 10%
Working Conditions
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment or warehouse.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have the ability to stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits
Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability.
DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000