Embedded Software Engineer at VectorNav Technologies

Description

VectorNav's GPS and inertial navigation technology enables customers around the world to push the envelope in their respective fields, ranging from UAVs to gimballed cameras to missiles. To support rapid integration with our sensors, we released the VectorNav Software Development Kit (SDK) last year, providing source code in C++, Python, C#, and Matlab. Following an internal promotion, we're seeking a dedicated, intelligent and insightful engineer with experience integrating sensors into embedded systems to take the lead on future SDK development. This role serves as the primary owner of the SDK, working independently much of the time while collaborating with applications engineers who contribute based on customer needs.

The SDK is built around a C++ core library providing direct interfacing to the sensor, which is then wrapped into Python (via PyBind11) and into C# (via C++/CLI). A suite of plugins provide advanced functionality, such as in-field firmware updates and data logging. The SDK forms the basis for our ROS2 driver and will be used to update our autopilot drivers for Ardupilot and PX4. With a robust CI/CD pipeline and an agile development approach, we deploy updates to customers as often as every 2-4 weeks. Besides responding to customer-defined issues and routine maintenance updates, the backlog is filled with several new plugins and larger-scoped enhancements, offering opportunities for higher-level problem solving and architecting new capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the SDK core C++ library and its Python and C# wrappers
• Triage and resolve customer-reported issues through our CI/CD pipeline
• Architect solutions for new plugins and larger enhancements
• Write and maintain automated tests for cross-platform reliability
• Create and update documentation, examples, and integration guides
• Support ecosystem drivers (ROS2, Ardupilot, PX4) as needed
• Collaborate with firmware and applications engineers on sensor integration

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with C++ in embedded environments
• Experience integrating real-time sensors, especially GPS and inertial sensors
• Familiarity with Python and PyBind11
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

Benefits

• Standard Benefits Full medical, vision & dental insurance, vacation time, holidays, sick leave, 401k.
• Training & Development Learn from the most innovative and talented team of engineers in the industry. Transferring the 100+ years of combined experience from our senior engineers to our new team members is a top priority.
• Perks Company-wide catered lunch every Friday. Fully stocked break room complete with billiards, ping pong, foosball & more.