{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bfd8b09b84f30cd339ff0bf4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bfd8b09b84f30cd339ff0bf4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bfd8b09b84f30cd339ff0bf4","title":"Remote Embedded Systems & LIDAR Software Engineer","description":"We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.\r\nWoolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.\r\nPosition Overview\r\nWoolpert is seeking an Embedded Systems & Sensor Software Engineer to join our growing Advanced Sensing team. to lead the development of software, embedded systems, and operator experiences for next-generation airborne LiDAR and remote sensing platforms.\r\nThis role serves as the technical bridge between sensor hardware, avionics, aircraft operations, data acquisition systems, calibration workflows, maintenance processes, and end-user applications. The successful candidate will own the software architecture that enables sensor operation from hardware control through field deployment, diagnostics, and lifecycle support.\r\nThis is a highly visible technical leadership role responsible for transforming advanced sensor technology into reliable, scalable, and intuitive operational systems.\r\nWe are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.\r\nWhat You Will Do\r\nEmbedded Systems Architecture\r\nLead the design and development of embedded software architectures for airborne LiDAR and imaging systems.\r\nDevelop and maintain software supporting\r\nSensor control\r\nData acquisition\r\nTiming and synchronization\r\nHardware monitoring\r\nCommunications interfaces\r\nHealth and status reporting\r\nDefine software requirements and system interfaces across hardware, firmware, and application layers.\r\nSensor Integration\r\nIntegrate software with\r\nLaser subsystems\r\nLIDAR sensor\r\nDetector electronics\r\nGNSS/INS systems\r\nCameras\r\nAircraft interfaces\r\nData storage systems\r\nSupport laboratory integration, aircraft integration, and operational deployment activities.\r\nUser Experience & Operator Tools\r\nLead development of intuitive operator and maintenance interfaces.\r\nDesign software that simplifies\r\nSensor startup\r\nMission execution\r\nCalibration procedures\r\nDiagnostic workflows\r\nMaintenance activities\r\nPartner with flight crews and field engineers to improve operational efficiency and reduce training requirements.\r\nReliability & Maintainability\r\nDevelop health monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions.\r\nCreate automated diagnostic and fault reporting capabilities.\r\nSupport root-cause investigations for field issues and system failures.\r\nDrive strategies that improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime.\r\nSystem Testing & Validation\r\nDevelop software validation and verification methodologies and support.\r\nEnvironmental testing\r\nHardware-in-loop testing\r\nFlight testing\r\nFactory acceptance testing\r\nAnalyze software and sensor performance data to identify improvement opportunities.\r\nTechnical Leadership\r\nEstablish software development standards and best practices.\r\nMentor software and systems engineers.\r\nParticipate in technology roadmaps and product strategy discussions.\r\nSupport customer demonstrations, technical proposals, and executive briefings.\r\nWhat You Will Bring\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's degree in:\r\nComputer Engineering\r\nElectrical Engineering\r\nComputer Science\r\nAerospace Engineering\r\nSoftware Engineering\r\nRelated technical discipline\r\nExperience\r\nMinimum 7 years of professional software engineering experience.\r\nMinimum 3 years working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated software.\r\nDemonstrated success leading software development for complex technical systems.\r\nExperience supporting products from concept through operational deployment.\r\nTechnical Skills\r\nC++\r\nPython\r\nC\r\nC#\r\nRust\r\nLinux\r\nEmbedded Linux\r\nReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)\r\nQt or similar UI frameworks\r\nEthernet\r\nUSB\r\nSerial interfaces\r\nCAN Bus\r\nPCIe\r\nTiming and synchronization systems\r\nHigh-speed data acquisition architectures\r\nGit\r\nCI/CD workflows\r\nAutomated testing frameworks\r\nRequirements management tools\r\nLI-Remote\r\nBenefits You Will Love\r\nCertified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:\r\nFreedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).\r\nPrincipal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.\r\nFlexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.\r\nCareer development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.\r\nHealth, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.\r\nPaid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!\r\nBase pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\r\nPay Range\r\n$87,100 - $108,900 USD\r\nFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/\r\nWoolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .\r\nApplicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com .\r\nIf you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com .\r\nTo all agencies:  Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. 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Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .\r\nApplicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com .\r\nIf you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com .\r\nTo all agencies:  Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. 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