Description

FlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a Staff Embedded Linux SWE position. We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.

In this role, you will develop and optimize embedded Linux systems for autonomous drone platforms, including implementing NVIDIA/Qualcomm-based edge computing solutions, customizing kernels, creating device drivers, and building robust real-time software systems for mission-critical UAS applications. The ideal candidate will have a background in embedded systems engineering with extensive Linux kernel development experience, demonstrated expertise in C++ and CUDA programming, and a strong track record of optimizing software for resource-constrained environments

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and optimization of Linux-based operating system for FlightWave's Edge 130 VTOL platform, with focus on NVIDIA Jetson implementation

Design and maintain custom Linux distributions using Yocto Project, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical payload operations

Implement and maintain bootloader configurations and secure boot implementations

Contribute to core autonomy services including navigation, mission planning, and payload control systems

Optimize system performance for edge computing, focusing on real-time processing capabilities for autonomous operations

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux builds and testing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

8+ years of experience in embedded systems development

5+ years of experience with Linux kernel development and customization

Strong proficiency in C++ programming and software optimization

Demonstrated experience with NVIDIA platforms, including CUDA programming

Experience with embedded Linux development using Yocto Project

Proven track record of kernel driver development and bootloader configuration

Experience with cross-compilation techniques and toolchain management

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in embedded environments

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Experience with autonomous systems or robotics applications

Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time Linux implementations

Experience with computer vision and AI/ML deployment on edge devices

Experience with drone or aerospace systems

Knowledge of inter-process communication techniques and transport layers for robotics systems (ROS, LCM, etc.)

Additional Information

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology, or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Salary: $176-183K