Embedded Systems Engineer - Remote Global

Position: Embedded Systems Engineer
Project: ECITON (Autonomous Swarm Platform)
Location: Hybrid or Remote (Ukraine / US / EU)
Employment type: Full-time
Company: 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 ECITONs 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 wont even attempt.