Join a venture-backed defense start-up building autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to redefine undersea warfare and deterrence. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll write software that connects onboard sensors, power units, and control terminals. You'll see your work deployed in live ocean environments within weeks.
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Embedded Software Engineer
Philadelphia – ONSITE
Up to $225K + 20% Bonus + Equity
US CITIZENS ONLY
Must be eligible for US Security Clearance.
My client is a venture-backed defense start-up building autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to redefine undersea warfare and deterrence. Fresh out of Y Combinator and backed by top national security investors, the team has already launched full-scale vehicles and tested live payloads—proving that small, fast-moving teams can out-innovate traditional defense giants.
A s an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll own the brain of the vehicle—writing the software that connects every onboard sensor, power unit, and control terminal. This is not a backroom coding role; you’ll see your work deployed in live ocean environments within weeks. It’s a hands-on, mission-critical position where precision meets adrenaline, working side-by-side with the founders and lead engineers to bring a first-of-its-kind platform to life. Expect high ownership, fast iteration, and a team that moves with urgency and purpose—building technology that truly matters.
Outline
- 4 - 8 years of experience in embedded systems software engineering
- C/C++/ Rust programming.
- Developing drivers for complex sensors.
- Deployed software on resource- limited hardware in ruggedised environments
- Startup experience/ Fast shipping environments E.g (Tesla, SpaceX, Anduril)
Other skills: Python, Kubernetes, JavaScript
Why candidates should join
- High-impact mission: Build technology that directly strengthens U.S. defense and deterrence capabilities in the undersea domain.
- Core ownership: You’ll own the embedded systems layer—the code that literally makes the submarine work.
- Rapid iteration: See your work deployed and tested in real-world ocean environments within weeks, not quarters.
- Elite startup environment: Join a small, top-tier team backed by Y Combinator and leading national security investors.
- Ground-floor opportunity: Shape the architecture, tools, and culture of a company set to scale from dozens to thousands of vehicles.
- Technical challenge: Work on long-range, resource-limited, autonomous systems—hard engineering problems that few companies even attempt.
- Leadership trajectory: Strong performers quickly move into technical lead roles as the team expands.
- Competitive upside: $175K–$225K base + 20% bonus + 0.2–0.6% equity with relocation support.
- Mission-driven culture: Intense, fast-moving, and built for people who thrive on ownership and purpose—not bureaucracy.
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