What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer position at Robotic Research Llc?
Job Description
Robotic Research, LLC is currently seeking applications for a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer at our Clarksburg, MD campus. We are looking for embedded engineer to lead embedded computing selection and development for autonomous systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, from top level system-design through software and down to hardware level, to define and implement the computer systems required to meet or exceed internal and external performance metrics. Strong analytical skills, good communication, and above all a passion for autonomous robotics are a must.
Job Roles
- Work closely with system and hardware engineers to ensure implementations meet or exceed requirements.
- Development of software drivers for embedded sensors used on autonomous vehicles and robotic platforms.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary development team, participating in team meetings, design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and testing events.
- Software will support autonomous vehicle operations including navigation, path planning, obstacle avoidance, sensor processing, and perception.
- Document activities, prepare tech reports, present results, and demonstrate system capabilities.
Education and Experience
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in the field of Robotics, Computer Science, or Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- 2 years of similar academic and/or professional working experience
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong programming ability in C/C
- Familiarity with Linux (Ubuntu) or other POSIX and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (NuttX, QNX, and/or VxWorks, specifically)
- Familiarity with microcontroller programming. STM32 experience preferred.
- Experience reading schematics and basic electronics, as well as understanding hardware documentation for the purposes of writing drivers.
- Experience with system design and hardware/software testing environments
- Experience in hardware and software product development cycle
- Knowledge of communications protocols such as CAN, USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, and RS485, and experience writing drivers to interface over them.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with safety critical systems, specifically ISO-26262.
- Experience writing linux drivers for camera modules connected with MIPI CSI, LVDS
Tele-work Opportunities: On-site
Benefits:
Robotic Research is excited to offer the following benefits:
- Company holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
- 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Relocation reimbursement for qualifying situations
- Dog Friendly Office!
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discretional annual bonus and profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
All benefits are subject to change. Please discuss with a member of the Robotic Research HR team for details.
Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a thorough background screening and drug test.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.