Controls Software Engineer (Autopilot Control System Development) SDE I/II

About Aereo: Aereo is India's leading drone solution startup in the commercial segment, previously known as Aarav Unmanned Systems. They offer comprehensive solutions to enterprises in various sectors including mining, urban planning, infrastructure, irrigation, agriculture, and energy. Aereo is a pioneer in the Indian drone industry, driven by the vision of leveraging drone technology to address real-world challenges. The company's core values include perseverance, clarity, collaboration, and a strong team spirit. Aereo has received funding from reputable early-stage Indian VCs, propelling their growth trajectory. Despite this, the business is self-sustainable and experiencing rapid expansion. The company's passion lies in aerial robotics, firmly believing that drones are instrumental in shaping the future. Aereo is actively seeking individuals who are self-driven, process-oriented, and eager to contribute to the burgeoning drone ecosystem in India. As a part of the team, your responsibilities will include: - Understanding and enhancing existing autopilot firmware stack for various types of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). - Adapting the current Flight controller stack to different hardware platforms. - Migrating Flight controller applications to alternative autopilot software stacks. - Integrating new sensors and computing modules into the existing autopilot stack. - Collaborating with GCS (Ground Control Station) development to enhance the connectivity and functionality of UAS. - Engaging closely with systems and embedded engineers to implement and test newly added UAS functionalities. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications: - Proficiency in developing complex embedded C/C++ software stacks hands-on. - Ability to comprehend intricate embedded software stacks in C/C++ for robotics or UAVs. - Strong skills in C and C++ programming. - Sound knowledge of data structures and algorithms. - Familiarity with basic control systems. - Proficiency in MEMS and GPS sensing mechanisms. - Experience in writing low-level peripheral drivers in autopilot software stacks. - Competence in utilizing hardware debuggers. - Familiarity with various hardware protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, CAN, and USB. - Solid understanding of interrupt handling mechanisms in microcontrollers and SoCs. - Good grasp of bootloader concepts. - Capacity to multitask effectively. - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. - Strong interpersonal and soft skills with a positive attitude towards adapting to different work environments. Additionally, candidates with the following attributes are highly valued: - Proficiency in Linux Device Driver development. - Experience with autopilot software stacks like ArduPilot, PX4, etc. - Familiarity with data filtering techniques like Kalman filter. - Conceptual understanding of AHRS and Inertial Navigation systems. - Knowledge of aircraft/quadrotor control systems. - Familiarity with Software in the Loop and Hardware in the Loop mechanisms. - Understanding of sensor calibration techniques and algorithms. Join Aereo in this exciting growth journey and become an early contributor to India's rapidly evolving drone ecosystem.,