Job Description

Position: Embedded Systems EngineerProject: ECITON (Autonomous Swarm Platform)Location: Hybrid or Remote (Ukraine / US / EU)

Employment type: Full-timeCompany: JDI Integrations

About the Role:

JDI is seeking a senior Embedded Systems Engineer to support the development of

ECITON

, a next-generation autonomous drone swarm OS platform built for edge operations. You will lead the low-level programming and integration of hardware components on ARM and Linux based devices, forming the foundation of ECITON's swarming drones.

The role is mission-critical and directly supports core product capabilities, including GPS-agnostic SLAM navigation, AI-powered last-mile targeting, and multi-agent coordination through of the FPV swarm.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Raspberry Pi-based and STM32 systems. Implement robust UART, I2C, and IMU integration for hardware-software interfacing. Manage power logic, boot processes, watchdogs, and runtime reliability. Collaborate with autonomy, AI, DevOps, and hardware teams across locations. Support integration with ArduPilot, ROS and swarm-control frameworks.

Requirements:

Minimum 7 years of experience in embedded systems development. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python on Linux (preferably Debian-based). Proven experience with FPV or robotics hardware and GPIO-level programming. In-depth knowledge of UART, I2C, IMU sensors, and system-level debugging. Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience working with drones, UAV platforms, or robotic systems. Familiarity with ArduPilot, PX4, or similar autopilot software. Prior work on tactical, edge, or defense-related hardware projects. Agile management through Jira, version control through GitHub English level not lower that B1 (Intermediate)

Locations:

JDI operates globally, with offices in

USA and Ukraine

About JDI:

Established in 2019, JDI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering critical systems and unmanned technologies to government, humanitarian, and commercial clients. With 140+ successful projects and a global track record, we specialize in expeditionary, autonomous, and secure field technologies. We take pride in being our customers' trusted integrator -- from concept to field deployment.

We make it happen.

Join us to build what others won't even attempt.

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Pay: 29,336.94-85,097.55 per year

Work Location: Remote