Embedded Engineer

Job Title : Embedded Engineer Location : Hybrid (onsite 1x weekly)– Durham, NC Role Type : Full Time, Direct Hire Clearance / Residency Requirement : US Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required A Durham, NC-based defense technology company is developing disruptive systems in drone-based electronic warfare to give tactical teams a decisive edge in contested environments. They are expanding the team and are looking to add a motivated and skilled Embedded Software Engineer. Candidates with experience in guidance, navigation and control (GNC), RF communications, remote control systems, or anti-jamming technologies or with a background in electrical engineering and hands-on experience with circuit debugging, oscilloscopes, or PCBA are encouraged to apply. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, focused team solving complex technical challenges across embedded systems, radio communications, and tactical software. In this role, you’ll work across flight control, RF systems, and user interface layers. If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems at the intersection of embedded systems, radio communications, and tactical software— and seeing your work take flight —we want to hear from you. Primary Responsibilities Working as a part of a small, focused engineering team Contribute to system-level integration and flight testing Develop and maintain firmware for drone flight control, navigation, and RF systems on STM32 or similar platforms Design and build android-based ATAK plugins to control and monitor the drone and EW functions Work with RF engineers to interface firmware and RF hardware modules Key Requirements US citizenship or permanent residency status Ideally 10 years of experience in embedded software development, systems integration, or related engineering fields Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field Experience in microcontroller firmware development, preferably STM32 Confident with peripheral interfaces : USB, UART, I2C, and SPI Familiarity with electronics hardware and hardware / software debugging Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills Wireless Communication knowledge / experience Verilog or VHDL for FPGA development experience Drone software experience, preferably PX4 and Mavlink Software / Firmware Development, Testing, and Deployment experience Hardware design experience Familiar with oscilloscopes, circuit debugging, PCB-level work Benefits Competitive base salary Excellent options program Medical, Dental, and Optical Insurance Paid National Holidays and Time Off days A 401-K program Relocation expense support System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. M2 LI-CB5 DI2 Ref : 855-IT Baltimore