Embedded Software Engineer

HavocAI

Embedded Software Engineer developing low-level software systems for uncrewed surface vessels at HavocAI. Collaborating with teams to ensure reliable and functional systems in defense and research applications.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNorth Kingstown • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and maintenance of robust low-level software control systems for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).
Design, implement, and optimize drivers for various communication protocols such as CAN (J1939, NMEA2000, DroneCAN) and RS485 (ModBus).
Integrate and test drivers for new subsystems, including motors, batteries, actuators, and sensors, by working with vendors or vendor-provided datasheets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware and autonomy engineers) to deliver software that abstracts hardware functions for both existing and new vehicle types.
Set up, exercise, document, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments to enable robust system testing.
Create and maintain software documentation, test schematics, and design notes for development projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar engineering discipline
Proven experience developing, testing, and debugging embedded software for STM32 platforms using C/C++ with RTOS (e.g., ChibiOS, FreeRTOS).
In-depth knowledge of communication protocols, including CAN and RS485; experience using bus analysis tools to measure performance and troubleshoot
Experience working in a professional setting in a collaborative software development environment, using tools such as git, docker, Confluence, Jira, etc.
Strong foundational electronics skills, including soldering, prototyping, debugging, and schematic interpretation.
Ability to independently manage and execute prototype development projects.
Must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
Equity Package
Work / Home Office Stipend
Global Entry
16 Week Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingCommunication ProtocolsRTOS (ChibiOS, FreeRTOS)Bus Analysis ToolsSolderingPrototypingDebuggingSchematic Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent Project Management

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSecret Clearance Eligibility