Embedded Software Senior Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Autonomy to join the Automation & Autonomy team within our Technology & Innovation Area at the Helicopters Division site in Cascina Costa.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Prototyping & Versatility: Participating in the development and deployment of autonomy solutions across both prototyping platforms and high‑fidelity simulation environments.
• Code Quality & Compliance: Conducting regular code reviews and compliance checks to support and guide other software engineers.
• Algorithm Deployment: Deploying autonomy and perception algorithms onto target computing hardware, evaluating computational efficiency, and identifying bottlenecks or certification risks.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Enhancing software team capabilities by implementing CI/CD pipelines, streamlining team organization, and ensuring code certifiability through the application of industry standards.
• Hardware Integration: Reviewing existing avionic architectures to analyse the feasibility and operability of autonomy stack integration, while proposing enhanced architectural solutions for future development phases.
• Workflow Standardization: Establishing coding standards for onboard algorithm deployment and monitoring automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
• Avionic Architecture Review: Proposing strategic milestones for hardware/software qualification in strict compliance with avionic safety standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.
• A PhD or relevant publications in the field of Embedded Systems will be considered a strong plus.

Seniority

• Senior Level: 5 to 10 years of professional experience (candidates with a strong "Expert" profile of 3+ years will also be evaluated).

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Embedded Programming: Deep proficiency in C++ (Object‑Oriented Programming) and C for embedded systems.
• Certification Standards: Proven experience in adapting code to meet rigorous standards such as DO-178C, ECSS-E-ST-40, or ISO 26262.
• Hardware Integration: Hands‑on experience integrating sensors (ideally ADAS) and computing hardware (CPU, GPU, MCUs, and FPGA) for aerospace, space, or automotive applications.
• Communication Protocols: In‑depth knowledge of CAN, ARINC 429/825, SPACE-CAN, and AFDX.
• Hardware Qualification: Knowledge of DO-254, ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E, and other industry‑specific compliance standards.
• RTOS & Middleware: Hands‑on experience with at least one Real‑Time Operating System, such as Green Hills or similar, and robotic middleware (ROS/ROS2, MQTT).
• AI Deployment: Familiarity with AI algorithm deployment tools such as NVIDIA CUDA and TensorRT.
• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker (essential) and Singularity.
• Electronics: Knowledge of electronics, power systems, SoC (System on Chip) technologies, and circuit design for performance optimisation.
• Autonomy Concepts: Understanding of computer vision, sensing, control principles, and path planning.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git.
• Nice to have: Experience with PX4 or Ardupilot.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong mentorship and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem‑solving approach with a hands‑on attitude.
• Technical creativity and "out‑of‑the‑box" thinking.
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving technologies and methodologies.

Language Skills

• English: Full Professional Proficiency (C1 level recommended).
• Italian: Knowledge of the Italian language is considered a plus.

IT Skills

• Familiarity with cloud deployment platforms and on‑edge devices.
• Solid understanding of common IT protocols and networking.

Other

• Any publications, presentations, or contributions to the embedded systems community will be highly regarded.
• Active participation in Open Source projects is considered a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Italy and abroad as required by project needs.

Location: Cascina Costa

We invite candidates of all genders to apply, ensuring equality and inclusive opportunities as mandated by the relevant legislation.