Embedded Systems Engineer
Required skills
- firmware
- ARM microcontrollers
- motor control
- safety protocols
- interlocks
- drivers
- motors
- sensors
- peripherals
Nice to have
- C++
Role summary
Sentradel, a defense startup, is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer for their Minden, Nevada office. The role involves writing firmware for autonomous kinetic turret systems, focusing on motor control, safety protocols, interlocks, and testing. The ideal candidate will have experience shipping production firmware on ARM microcontrollers and writing drivers for motors, sensors, or peripherals. A background in C++ is a plus. This is a full-time, in-person position.
About Sentradel
Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia, over 100 military and police officers have been killed by cartel operated drones. Shahed drones hit civilian and military targets across the Middle East uncontested. Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder to stop. This problem will only get worse. Sentradel is a defense startup building autonomous, low cost kinetic turret systems designed to defeat Group 1 (small FPV drones) and low flying Group 2 drone threats. We have shot down dozens of drones in live fire testing, have active Department of War agreements, commercial partnerships, and sales.
How we work
Full time, in person at our Minden, Nevada office. We also travel and test frequently at ranges across the US with partners and customers.
Job Overview
We are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to write the firmware that runs the turret: motor control, safety protocols, interlocks, and testing.
Responsibilities
• Ship firmware for motor control, safety protocols, and interlocks
• Build the testing around it
Qualifications
• You have shipped production firmware on ARM class microcontrollers
• You have written drivers for motors, sensors, or peripherals
Bonus Skills
• C++ background
US Person Requirement
Sentradel is a US defense contractor and this role involves access to export-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a US Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62): a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
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