Embedded Systems and Electronics Engineer Tampa, FL

VES LLC is seeking a highly capable Senior Embedded Systems & Electronics Engineer with a proven track record in designing and integrating advanced hardware and software systems for unmanned platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical experience in embedded systems digital and analog circuit design and real-world field-deployable electronic solutions. This role is ideal for an energetic detail-oriented engineer who thrives in hands-on environments and has experience solving engineering challenges in defense or autonomous systems applications. This role is located in Tampa FL and may require occasional travel about 10%.

ABOUT VES LLC

We are a small business headquartered out of Aberdeen Proving Ground MD. We have grown up to approximately 80 employees many of them getting our footprints established in other areas of the United States. Established in 2014 our core competencies are the development of custom government off the Shelf (GOTS) infrastructure solutions integrating mission command systems and prototyping emerging technologies for use in the Army tactical architecture. We are a company built entirely of engineers focused completely on solving the DoDs hardest software systems integration challenges.

Many software government contractors only hire to fill a slot and then release the person with the contract time is up. We truly strive to be more of a close-knit group hiring people for their talent and making sure they want to stay for the long haul. We offer highly competitive pay generous benefits and a friendly work culture.

General Job Duties:

• Design prototype and test custom electronics and embedded systems for unmanned aerial and ground vehicles.
• Integrate edge-compute platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson Raspberry Pi) with control sensor and communication subsystems.
• Configure and optimize meshing radio networks static IP routing and MAVLink/QGroundControl systems for multi-vehicle coordination.
• Troubleshoot and repair mission-critical hardware including ESCs power distribution circuits and custom connectors.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure reliable system-level integration.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation testing procedures and design reviews.
• Support proposal development client briefings and system architecture discussions.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Python C/C LTSpice MATLAB and relevant circuit simulation tools.
• Experience with UAS technologies and communication protocols (e.g. MAVLink QGroundControl).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through deployment.

Desired Skills:

• Graduate coursework or project experience in embedded control analog circuit design or power electronics.
• FAA Remote Drone Pilot Certification.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing VLSI or analog IC design.
• Previous work supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or autonomous systems.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering Electrical/Electronics Engineering Mechatronics or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded systems design prototyping and hardware integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with respect to all the above requirements.

VES offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) match
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Up to 15 Paid Vacation days / year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible work/life balance culture

VES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.