Embedded Systems​/Firmware Engineer - Drone Team

Freefly Systems - Woodinville, WA (Onsite)

Freefly Systems builds professional-grade drones and power products such as Astro, Alta X, SL8 smart batteries, and the Pilot Pro controller. We need a hands‑on embedded firmware engineer who can write real‑time code for our microcontrollers, bring up new boards, and solve the tough hardware‑software problems that help us build the World’s Toughest Drones.

• Ship new firmware features for Astro, Alta X, SL8 batteries and Pilot Pro in your first year.
• Board bring‑up & validation for new and revised PCBs (schematic review, flashing, test automation).
• Deep‑diving debugging of tricky issues across sensors, power, comms and real‑time control loops.

• 5+ years of embedded‑firmware experience (or a rock‑star portfolio that proves equivalent depth).
• Strong C/C++ on bare‑metal or RTOS targets and solid grasp of RTOS concepts (tasks, ISRs, queues).
• Python for test automation, scripting and tooling.
• STM
  32 experience is a must.
• Comfortable probing hardware (SWD/JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• On‑site role in Woodinville, WA; daily collaboration with EE and higher‑level software teams.

• PX4 flight‑stack or other UAV / robotics experience.
• Power‑system know‑how (battery management, high‑current electronics).
• Exposure to PCBA design / layout.
• Visible open‑source contributions, drone projects, or competition wins that show passion for Freefly’s world.

Mid‑level individual contributor – someone who can run with tasks independently but isn’t expected to architect the entire stack.

The more substantive project work, the better; we value shipped product and demonstrable skills over GPA.

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The first, again and again! Check out our innovation timeline here .

Long term sustainable thinking. We are building Freefly to be an Evergreen company, a long term hub of innovation. Transparency and building from first principles are key. Good ideas win here!

We see the world differently. We combine technologies in novel ways to drive incredible user value (and smiles!)

• World class team that has out innovated marketplace for > 10 years
• Launch real products to real customers fast!
• Freedom to create and grow professionally
• Access to prototyping shop and resources

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000/yr depending on experience.

Please submit your answers to these questions, resume, portfolio (we LOVE portfolios FYI), and a cover letter  . Don’t forget to take a minute and explain why you’d be a great fit for this role here at Freefly Systems!