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Kernel Software Engineer

Harmattan AI· R&D
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ParisFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Kernel Software Engineer responsible for the low-level software platform between hardware and flight applications on ground control stations, spanning Linux kernel, board support, and a custom Android build. From board bring-up to mass production, bridging hardware and application teams.

Responsibilities

  • Bring up, configure and maintain the Linux kernel on our hardware, including device tree, drivers and security patches.
  • Customize and maintain our Android build, covering system services, permissions, boot sequence and OTA updates.
  • Integrate controls, display, touch, battery and radio modules, and expose them cleanly to the application layer.
  • Ensure robust, low-latency SBUS and MAVLink data flows between the controller, the radio and the drone.
  • Debug hardware and software issues alongside electronics and mechanical engineers, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and UART/JTAG.
  • Define flashing, provisioning, factory test and release procedures with the production team.
  • Work with QGroundControl engineers and QA to validate system behavior on real hardware.
  • Join field tests and flight sessions to validate your work in real conditions.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Electronics or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Strong command of the Linux kernel (configuration, device tree, drivers, debugging) and of C; C++ is a plus.
  • Hands-on background customizing AOSP, from HALs and system services to the build system.
  • Comfortable at the hardware boundary: UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, USB, display and touch controllers.
  • Exposure to drones or robotics, including MAVLink or PX4/ArduPilot, is a plus.
  • Hands-on, autonomous and pragmatic, with curiosity about hardware and the ability to learn quickly.
  • Professional English for technical documentation and international collaboration.

Skills

Required:C++QtAndroid developmentUX/UI design principles
Nice to have:Robotics/Drones experienceMAVLink / PX4
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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