Logo
Hoverfly Technologies

Embedded Software Engineer

Hoverfly Technologies, Sanford, Florida, United States, 32771

Save Job

Direct message the job poster from Hoverfly Technologies

Ready to help drones think smarter? As our

Software Engineer

working on tethered aerial systems, you’ll build the intelligence behind high-performance unmanned platforms used across defense, robotics, and advanced comms. From sensor fusion to autonomous flight control, your code will directly shape real-world missions.

Why You Want This Job

Be a key contributor developing the brains of next‑gen tethered drone systems

Bring your expertise in control systems, robotics, or embedded software into a high‑growth aerospace environment

Join a collaborative team that values creativity, autonomy, and solving complex problems together

Work on tech that supports Army networks, RCVs, and cutting‑edge field applications

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and developing software and firmware for autonomous UAV systems, ground stations, and test fixtures

Improving control algorithms, integrating command-and-control systems, and optimizing feedback loops

Contributing to system architecture and participating in log analysis post-flight

Driving maturity in software processes from early concept to deployment

Collaborating with engineers across disciplines to push new features and fixes

Why You’ll Be Successful

Hold a degree in Software Engineering or a related technical field

Bring depth in embedded systems and breadth across autonomous systems, control theory, or robotics software

Fluent in feedback control systems, ROS, or reinforcement learning for robotics

Proven track record of contributing to complex projects from early concept through release

Demonstrate maturity in solving real-world software challenges across multiple environments

Comfortable working in high‑tempo R&D environments with shifting priorities

Familiar with computer vision sensors, COTS flight controllers, and software version control systems like GIT

Position is onsite in Sanford, FL, with an amazing team and a laid‑back environment.

Must be fully authorized to work in the United States and be qualified to hold a DoD clearance.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hoverfly Technologies by 2x

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Get notified about new Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Sanford, FL.

#J-18808-Ljbffr