Robotics Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) at Paladin

Location: Houston, TX

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $80K -90K

About us:

Paladin's mission is to deploy autonomous drones to 911 calls. With the latest LTE-enabled drone technology, first responders can increase their situational awareness, operate more effectively, and save lives. Our vision is to have a UAV responding to every 911 call in the United States by 2027. Information is paramount, technology exists and is rapidly improving, and the need is there. We want to help.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems to join our team. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing and integrating software for robotics applications while working on embedded platforms. You will contribute to designing, developing, and optimizing robotics software and firmware to ensure the high performance and reliability of robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

? Design, develop, and maintain software for robotics applications.

? Work on embedded platforms to integrate robotics software with hardware components.

? Develop and implement low-level drivers and communication protocols for embedded systems.

? Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure seamless software integration with robotic hardware.

? Optimize software for efficiency and real-time performance, considering memory, processing power, and power consumption constraints.

? Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality and system performance on embedded platforms.

? Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.

? Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers, to achieve project objectives.

? Document software development processes, design specifications, and testing results.

? Stay current with advancements in robotics and embedded systems technologies.

? Propose and implement improvements to enhance software performance, reliability, and functionality.

Qualifications:

? Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

? Proven experience in robotics software development, with a strong focus on embedded systems.

? Advanced in C/C++ and Python.

? Experience with embedded development tools and platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex, DSPs, FPGAs).

? Knowledgeable with robotics middleware and frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System).

? Developed IPCs on embedded systems such as DDS, sockets, etc.

? Implemented and troubleshooted communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and wireless standards.

? Advanced knowledge of Linux.

? Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

? Experience with hardware-software co-design and board bring-up.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Experience with version control systems such as Git.

? Familiarity with industrial robotics standards and protocols.

? Experience working with startups.

? History of implementing the hardware abstraction layer (HAL).

? Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

? Knowledge of robotics problems, such as SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), path planning, or computer vision.