Saildrone is a maritime defense company that builds autonomous systems to give decision-makers and warfighters the enduring advantage to outpace adversaries. Backed by Lux.
About the role
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates.
What they're looking for
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience designing embedded systems and firmware for complex, high-reliability products
- Deep expertise in developing C/C++ for both real-time operating systems (such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr) and bare-metal applications
- Significant experience working with embedded microcontrollers (such as Cortex-M) and their corresponding toolchains, programming models, and resource constraints
- Proven proficiency in low-level driver development (such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet) and board bring-up
- Working knowledge of sensors, actuators, and control systems as they apply to industrial robotics or vehicle applications
More about this role
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.
Saildrone is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our Firmware team. Reporting to the Director of Firmware Engineering, you’ll be leading the definition, design, and validation of firmware and embedded systems deployed across our entire fleet of world-class USVs. We are looking for a seasoned technical leader who will...
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