Speedbird Aero

Embedded Systems Engineer / Developer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Job Description

🚀 We’re Hiring! Join Speedbird Aero as an Embedded Systems Engineer / Developer! 🚀Are you passionate about real-time systems, robotics, and autonomous aerial technology? At Speedbird Aero, we are shaping the future of drone logistics and urban air mobility with next-generation UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems). We’re looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer / Developer to help us build smarter, safer, and more scalable autonomous systems. 🧠🚁🌍📍 Location: Hipercentro Areosa, Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal (On-site)💼 Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site🛠️ What You’ll Work On:🔸 Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for flight controllers and avionics🔸 Integrate sensors, telemetry, and comms with robust real-time firmware🔸 Simulate drone behavior using Gazebo, ROS/ROS2, and physics models🔸 Work hands-on in lab and field testing for drone software validation🔸 Optimize performance and reliability of systems using C++, Python, and embedded Linux🔸 Collaborate with electronics, AI, and operations teams for integrated solutions🔸 Document architectures, APIs, and system-level performance🔍 What We’re Looking For:✅ Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or similar✅ 3+ years experience in embedded systems for robotics or aerospace✅ Solid experience in C++ and Python✅ Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, RTOS, Gazebo, ROS/ROS2✅ Understanding of communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN)✅ Experience with Git, DevOps, and debugging in complex systems✅ Willingness to travel for field testing and deployments✅ Excellent English skills (Portuguese/Spanish a plus)✅ Team player with excellent communication skills✅ Passion for drones, autonomy, and aviation innovation🌟 Why Join Us?🌍 Be part of a mission to transform how the world moves goods and data🚁 Work on real-world drone applications used in healthcare, logistics, and smart cities💼 Competitive salary, hands-on learning, and career development🤝 A collaborative team environment with access to global operations and cutting-edge R&DReady to help redefine aerial innovation? 📩 Send your CV, cover letter, and portfolio to hr-europe@speedbird.aero 📌 Subject: Embedded Systems Engineer / Developer Application – [Your Name]

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