SW Engineer – Mission Computer
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About the Role
Unikie is seeking an experienced SW Engineer to develop advanced software for Qualcomm-based mission computers in autonomous systems. The role involves embedded software, ROS2, security, and system integration for UAV and UxV environments.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software for Qualcomm based mission computers used in autonomous and mission critical systems
- Build and support ROS2 based applications and middleware for perception, planning, navigation, and sensor integration
- Work on secure platform bring up, boot chain validation, and integration of platform security features
- Support communication and data exchange between autonomy stack, flight controller, and ground systems
- Optimize software performance for real time and resource constrained environments
- Implement telemetry, diagnostics, and monitoring tools to improve system reliability
- Collaborate closely with software, hardware, QA, manufacturing, and systems teams throughout development and integration
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, embedded software, or safety critical platform development
- Strong hands on experience with Qualcomm SoCs, mission computer platforms, and embedded Linux environments
- Good knowledge of ROS2, real time embedded systems, and Python development
- Experience with Linux/Yocto, BSP integration, platform bring up, driver integration, and debugging
- Understanding of sensor integration and communication protocols in autonomous systems
- Knowledge of secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure provisioning, and embedded cybersecurity principles
- Strong communication skills in English
Full Job Posting
We Are Looking For
- SW Engineer – Mission Computer to join team and contribute to development of advanced software solutions for Qualcomm based mission computers in autonomous systems.
- Work at intersection of embedded software, robotics, security, and system integration for demanding UAV and UxV environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software for Qualcomm based mission computers used in autonomous and mission critical systems.
- Build and support ROS2 based applications and middleware for perception, planning, navigation, and sensor integration.
- Work on secure platform bring up, boot chain validation, and integration of platform security features.
- Support communication and data exchange between autonomy stack, flight controller, and ground systems.
- Optimize software performance for real time and resource constrained environments.
- Implement telemetry, diagnostics, and monitoring tools to improve system reliability.
- Collaborate closely with software, hardware, QA, manufacturing, and systems teams throughout development and integration.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, embedded software, or safety critical platform development.
- Strong hands on experience with Qualcomm SoCs, mission computer platforms, and embedded Linux environments.
- Good knowledge of ROS2, real time embedded systems, and Python development.
- Experience with Linux/Yocto, BSP integration, platform bring up, driver integration, and debugging.
- Understanding of sensor integration and communication protocols in autonomous systems.
- Knowledge of secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure provisioning, and embedded cybersecurity principles.
- Experience with performance optimization for GPU, DSP, NPU, or other AI/ML acceleration environments is an advantage.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing is a plus.
- Strong communication skills in English and ability to work effectively in cross functional teams.
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