Staff Embedded Software Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Minnesota - St Paul
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Staff Embedded Software Engineer - 124410
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Sentera located in St. Paul, MN, you will

• Develop high-quality software for our drone and sensor platforms. You will be responsible for researching, designing, andleading integration of reliable guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystems,communications, and payload management subsystems.
• Duties will include managing interfaces with external partners and suppliers, enterprise data management platforms, and ground control systems.
• You'll also play a key role in implementation and management of development processes and lifecycle management of advanced, complex embedded systems.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need
7 or more years of experience in embedded software product development, with real-time experience strongly preferred
2 or more years of control systems preferred, or advanced degree equivalent
Working familiarity with the PX4, Ardupilot, or similar software platforms
Working familiarity with Pixhawk or similar flight controller hardware platforms
Experience with GNSS integration into location-aware embedded products
Familiarity with the MAVLINK protocol; ROS preferred as well
High proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, marketing) to translate customer needs into software requirements and solutions
Strong collaboration and communication skills

What Makes You Stand Out
Experience designing scalable and reusable software architectures across multiple product lines
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and continuously grow your skills
Passion for building innovative technical solutions that solve real customer problems
Experience developing applications on Linux
Familiarity with common peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet)
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and experience building client/server software
Knowledge of digital image processing techniques

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$123,804.00 - $185,700.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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