Embedded Software/Engineering Support

Position Summary

Blue Ops is building and deploying an autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) fleet for defense applications. We are seeking a hands-on, part-time engineering support team member to contribute to embedded software, hardware integration, and test efforts across our West Palm Beach and Stuart locations. This is a working technical role well suited to a current engineering student or early-career engineer who wants direct exposure to real-time embedded systems, marine robotics, and defense-sector development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded software in C/C++ for real-time and hard-real-time data paths on autonomous marine platforms.
• Integrate and validate sensors, microcontrollers (ESP32/STM32/nRF52-class), and single-board computers, including ADC integration, sampling, filtering, and calibration.
• Support communications and networking work, including LoRa/MQTT/mesh telemetry, Wi-Fi HaLow backhaul, and socket-based host interfaces (UDP/TCP).
• Build tooling and automated test harnesses (e.g., Python scripts, GoogleTest) to validate behavior and catch regressions without full-system deployment.
• Perform bench and field testing using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related instrumentation for signal-integrity and timing analysis; iterate firmware to improve robustness.
• Contribute to interface specifications and technical documentation, working within ITAR/export-control constraints.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on integration, test planning, and issue tracking (Git, Jira, Confluence).

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C and C++, with working knowledge of Python.
• Experience with embedded/microcontroller development and bare-metal or RTOS firmware.
• Hands-on familiarity with lab instrumentation (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) and hardware debugging.
• Comfortable working on-site at both the West Palm Beach and Stuart, FL locations.
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week on a part-time schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless/mesh networking (LoRa, Meshtastic, MQTT, Wi-Fi HaLow) and networked host interfaces (UDP sockets).
• Familiarity with FPGA/VHDL, PCB design (KiCad), and power-management/electronics design.
• Exposure to defense-sector development, test engineering, or work under ITAR/export-control requirements.
• Experience with version control and Agile tooling (Git, Jira, Confluence).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Work Authorization / Compliance

U.S. persons only

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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