Embedded Systems and Hardware Integration Engineer

DSS Aerospace is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems and Hardware Integration Engineer to join our UAV engineering team in Turkey. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and validating embedded hardware and avionics systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). You will work closely with flight control, avionics, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure reliable performance of drone systems in real-world operations.

• Design, develop, and integrate embedded systems for fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor UAV platforms.
• Develop embedded firmware using C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Integrate flight controllers such as Pixhawk, CubePilot, CUAV , and other autopilot hardware.
• Interface and integrate UAV sensors including IMU, GNSS/GPS, magnetometers, barometers, airspeed sensors, LiDAR, radar, and payload cameras.
• Configure and integrate communication systems including telemetry radios, RF modules, LTE/5G, and satellite communication systems.
• Integrate payloads such as EO/IR cameras, gimbals, laser rangefinders, and mission-specific equipment.
• Configure and optimize UAV flight stacks such as PX4 and ArduPilot .
• Develop communication interfaces using UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, MAVLink, and DroneCAN.
• Perform board bring-up, hardware debugging, firmware testing, and system validation.
• Conduct Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), bench testing, and flight testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and integration issues during development and field operations.
• Collaborate with avionics, AI, computer vision, navigation, and flight control teams to deliver fully integrated UAV systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, integration procedures, and test reports.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development and hardware integration, preferably in UAV or robotics applications.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with STM32 , ARM Cortex-M, or similar microcontroller platforms.
• Experience with PX4 , ArduPilot , or other UAV autopilot systems.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Strong understanding of UAV avionics, power distribution systems, ESCs, motors, servos, and battery management systems.
• Experience with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, MAVLink, and DroneCAN.
• Proficiency in hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment.
• Familiarity with schematic interpretation and PCB design concepts.

• Experience integrating NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or similar edge computing platforms.
• Knowledge of ROS/ROS2 and autonomous robotic systems.
• Experience with UAV payload integration, gimbal control, and mission systems.
• Familiarity with RF communication systems, telemetry, and antenna integration.
• Experience with Git version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of aviation standards and UAV certification processes is an advantage.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on advanced UAV and aerospace technologies.
• Collaborative international engineering environment.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous systems and defense technologies.

Note: Please submit your CV in English . Only English-language resumes will be considered.

Join DSS Aerospace and help build the next generation of intelligent UAV and autonomous aerial systems.