Firmware Engineer

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India AQUAAIRX AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS Full time US$ 60,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

Company Overview:

We are a fast-moving startup developing
next-generation amphibious drones
capable of operating both in air and underwater. Our mission is to push the boundaries of autonomous aerial-marine robotics using open-source technologies like
ArduPilot
.

Role Overview:

We are seeking highly motivated
Firmware Development Interns
with a strong foundation in
C++
, embedded systems, and a passion for drones or robotics. You will be directly involved in
building custom flight firmware
, developing new flight modes, and integrating complex sensor and control logic into ArduPilot for an amphibious drone platform.

This is a hands-on role ideal for students, fresh graduates, or junior engineers looking to
gain deep experience
in real-world drone firmware development.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the lead developer to fork and customize the ArduPilot codebase
  • Develop and test new flight modes (e.g., VTOL to underwater transitions)
  • Integrate sensors (IMU, pressure, DVL, sonar, leak detection) via I2C, UART, or CAN
  • Modify and extend hardware abstraction layers (HAL) where necessary
  • Implement control logic for motors, thrusters, and failsafe systems
  • Use SITL and Gazebo to simulate and validate drone behavior
  • Debug and test firmware in live hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and field conditions

Skills & Requirements:
Education:

  • Pursuing or recently completed BE/BTech/MTech in:
  • Electronics / Embedded Systems
  • Mechatronics / Robotics
  • Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence
  • Aerospace / Aeronautics / Instrumentation

Required Skills:

  • Solid understanding of
    C++
    (OOP, pointers, templates, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of
    embedded systems
    and microcontrollers
  • Understanding of
    sensors and communication protocols
    (I2C, SPI, UART)
  • Familiarity with
    Git
    and collaborative development workflows

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with ArduPilot or PX4
  • ROS/ROS2 exposure (for companion computer interface)
  • Familiarity with
    Gazebo
    ,
    SITL
    , or
    UAV simulations
  • Exposure to STM32 or ARM Cortex-based platforms
  • Drone enthusiast, DIY projects, or prior drone build experience

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