Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:UVAD is looking for an individual to join our team to support software development for next generation Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms. This position will include design, development, prototyping and testing of software, electronics, and embedded systems for flight and ground support equipment. Other responsibilities may be designated to the candidate to help facilitate the company’s business objectives including possible UAV field testing.     RESPONSIBILITIES: Your responsibilities will include:Software design, development, and implementation on various prototype and serial production UAV systems.Develop and optimize real-time embedded software for UAV systems, ensuring robustness and performance targets are achieved.Associated software verification/validation activities.Support development of new software architecture and producing related detailed design documentation.Maintaining existing software products.Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and troubleshoot the software.Supporting design and testing of embedded electronics.QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of Software, Computer or other relevant engineering program.Experienced with C/C++.Experienced with Python.Experienced with versioning control software such as Git.Requiring Software development skills in Windows or Linux/POSIX.Knowledgeable with socket programming, multi thread, and IPC mechanisms considered an asset.Knowledgeable of QT platform considered an assetExperience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) considered an assetMust work well in a team and independent environment.Proficient with Microsoft office programs (Office Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).Holding a Class 5 Drivers LicenseWork Authorization / Security Requirements (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident / Able to receive government reliability security clearance).ABOUT UVAD:UVAD was founded to create a focused team tasked with the development of new, disruptive capabilities for legacy and emerging unmanned vehicle markets. Our mission is to combine expertise developed in this sector across academia, industry, regulators, and end users to quickly iterate concepts from applied research to field delivery on a global scale. We are a small company with a growing talented team. This is an emerging industry with exciting growth opportunities!