Embedded Software Engineer
About the job
- A BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of embedded software development experience, including experience deploying embedded software.
- Strong proficiency with C/C++, Python, and Rust.
- Familiarity with PX4, Ardupilot, or similar platforms, including integration into commercial platforms and configuration for flight.
- Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded communication protocols such as UART, I2C, and CAN.
- Experience with control hardware setup, such as telemetry harness setup, radio configuration, and power system installation and monitoring.
- Willingness to travel for and participate in field tests up to 25%.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- A strong and diverse background, with an emphasis on software development for embedded systems.
- Prior experience working on multidisciplinary projects involving mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineering is strongly desired.
- Ability to decompose complex problems into components, devise plans to address them, and follow through on solution development, testing, and verification.
- Develop embedded software for novel fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Develop new software functionality for autonomous UAV flight by modifying PX4 autopilot software.
- Integrate novel autonomy algorithms into UAV flight software, migrating from Python to C/C++ if necessary.
- Update and execute simulation software to test and evaluate novel algorithms.
- Support development of preflight planning tools in Python that interface with data and UI tools through web APIs.
- Interface with technology subject-matter experts to integrate new algorithms and subsystems into vehicle platforms.
- Support UAS and UAV flight tests, including setup, system checkouts, ground-station operation, log retrieval and analysis, and debugging.
- Define flight-test objectives, configure software on aircraft avionics, and operate ground stations to monitor and control aircraft in flight.
- Communicate design status, test results, and suggestions in a timely and efficient manner.
About the company
MORSE Corp develops AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and software for national security. It delivers R&D and deployment services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price contracts. The company’s edge comes from being 100% employee-owned and focusing on mission-oriented rapid solution engineering that combines software, algorithms, and systems integration for defense needs. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology—especially AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities—that enables operations in challenging environments and to grow long-term government contracts.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$9.8M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DARPA awarded MORSE up to $695,773 in May 2026 for EEI demos.
- SkySight joined MORSE's DARPA Albatross work, strengthening weather-aware autonomous flight capability.
- MORSE posted 2026 openings for systems, software, and aerospace algorithms engineers.
What critics are saying
- DOJ settled a $4.6 million False Claims Act case against MORSE on March 26, 2025.
- The case exposed false SPRS cybersecurity scores and NIST 800-171 noncompliance.
- A debarment or suspension would cripple MORSE's DoD revenue base within months.
What makes MORSE Corp unique
- Employee-owned structure aligns engineers with contract execution, not venture exit.
- Cambridge, Arlington, and Seattle offices position MORSE near DARPA and Navy customers.
- MORSE specializes in GPS-denied autonomy, mission planning, and defense algorithm integration.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours