Senior Firmware Engineer in Flight Control

About B GARAGE

B GARAGE was founded in 2017 by a Ph.D. graduate from Stanford University. After having spent over five years researching robotics, computer vision, aeronautics, and drone autonomy, the founder and team set their minds on building a future where aerial robots would become an integral part of our daily lives without anyone necessarily piloting them. Together, our common goal is to redefine the user experience of drones and to expand the horizon for the use of drones.

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Mission of the Role

In the future, drones will be utilized across various industries and become an essential part of our daily lives. Our goal is to change people's perception of drones and expand the horizons of drone applications. We are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team as a key player in driving technical excellence. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our technology initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver innovative solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for firmware development of flight controllers and various MCUs and DSPs. You will leverage your expertise to design and implement robust and reliable systems, ensuring optimal performance of our hardware products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the firmware of the flight controller

• Develop embedded firmware with various MCUs and application processors

• Develop interfaces and controlling firmware for PMIC, Flight Controller, ESC, Optical flow, and RC(Radio Control)

• Bootloader implementation of various products

• Development and implementation of the algorithm of PX4 autopilot with ROS knowledge.

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams within the company

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical, electronics, computer science, or related fields

• 10+ years of experience in developing embedded systems or mobile robots in robotics, aviation, automotive, or higher-reliability operating environments.

• Experience developing communication interfaces(I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)

• Proficient in C, C++, Python, and shell scripts with a strong understanding of various programming languages

• Proficient in computer architecture, embedded software, device drivers, operating systems, and Linux

• Proactive and self-driven individual who thrives in a rapidly changing environment

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Experience in controlling and implementing interfaces with motors, IMU sensors and camera modules

• Proactive and self-driven individual who thrives in a rapidly changing environment

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Intermediate or higher proficiency in English to collaborate with U.S. team

Optional Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical, electronics, computer science or other engineering disciplines

• Proficient with ROS and PX4 flight stack algorithms

• Experiences in field testing of mobile robots and aerial vehicles, specifically drones

• Experience in the development of a custom micro flight control unit or extensive customization of the PX4 flight stack

• Experience with flight testing with controller tuning for UAV platforms and post-flight analysis for control response improvements

• Literacy of Linux firmware and Linux-based systems, manufacturing process, and field problems troubleshooting skills

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible work hours and workplace

• Complimentary lunches and snacks

• Parental leave

• Employee gifts for family or personal events

• Cozy massage chairs

• Motion desk

• Complimentary annual health checkup

• We work and trust our members based on autonomy and responsibility.

• We express our opinions freely and listen to everyone's opinions.

• We respect each other in equal and horizontal relationships.

• We carry forward work with clear goals and directions.

• We have flexible work hours for better productivity.

• We resolve problems quickly through continuous communication.

Recruitment Process

• Application Review-Technical/Culture Interview(s)-CEO Interview-Offer

• Please be aware that the recruitment processes and schedules may change depending on the job and/or other circumstances.

• B GARAGE stands for an open and respectful corporate culture because we believe diversity helps us to find new perspectives.

B GARAGE ensures that all our members have equal opportunities – regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and social background. We always ensure diversity right from the recruitment stage and therefore make hiring decisions based on a candidate’s actual competencies, qualifications, and business needs at the point of the time.

Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team([email protected]) if you have any questions.