Embedded C Developer

Job Title:Embedded C Developer
Location:Irving, TX
Contract Type:W2 Contract




Required Education
Degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science program
Note: Associate degrees are not accepted




Experience equivalency:
o 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
o 2+ years of experience with a Master's degree
o PhD may substitute for some experience
Internships: Accepted as relevant job experience




Required Skills
o Excellence in C++ development
o Fluency in Python
o Inertial Measurement Technology
o State Estimation
o Strong debugging and profiling skills
o Structured programming techniques
o Interpreting application system designs and program specifications
o Identifies, documents, and resolves software/application problems
o Uses fact-finding and diagnostic tools
o Analyzes code, logs, and systems for advanced troubleshooting
o Records and reports technical problems and solutions
o Identifies issues and considerations for each phase of the life cycle
o Interprets product development plans and functional documentation




Technical Skills (Desired/Preferred)
5+ years of robotics/autonomous solutions experience
Proven experience with filtering solutions: Error State Kalman Filter, Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
In-depth knowledge of inertial navigation and guidance systems
Experience with SLAM, graph optimization libraries, and state estimation
Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System)
Strong foundation in mathematics: 3D geometry, linear algebra, statistical error modeling (Gauss-Markov processes)
Ability to work in various coordinate systems and perform transformations
Understanding of physics-based modeling, vehicle modeling, and dynamics
Ability to survey literature and convert research papers into production implementations




Soft Skills (Mandatory)
Supports team collaboration in problem-solving
Strong written and verbal communication
Takes ownership of moving ideas from prototype to production
Adaptable to various phases of development
Attention to detail




Soft Skills (Desired)
Proactive in research and prototyping
Systems thinking
Resilient and persistent with complex problems




Key Contributions to Work Group
Software development focused on positioning and localization
Collaborate to prototype and productionize algorithms enabling autonomous & semiautonomous systems to localize robustly within their environment
Estimate absolute position and altitude, as well as relative position to terrain features and static/mobile equipment
Implement filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs
Participate in all development phases: design, documentation, coding, quality, and validation
Research and design localization algorithms and software
Develop production-quality C++ software including design, documentation, coding, validation, and functional safety support
Contribute to requirements generation and architecture design for localization
Collaborate with and mentor localization team members
Work primarily in-office, with occasional lab or proving ground work (PPE and safety glasses required)
Led by an Architect and Program Manager
Collaborative, technically focused team
Office-based with occasional lab/test site visits
New addition to the team