Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer - Drone Team

About Freefly

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.

What you’ll own

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-dive debugging of tricky issues across sensors, power, comms and real-time control loops.

Must-have qualifications

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.

STM32 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.

Nice-to-haves

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.

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

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

Regulatory constraints: None

Why Freefly?

Efficient

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

Transparent

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!

Innovative

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

Why you should join

World class team that has out innovated marketplace for > 10 years

Launch real products to real customers fast!

Freedom to create and grow professionally

Competitive compensation plus 20% profit sharing

Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision

Access to prototyping shop and resources

Compensation

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

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) available.

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