About the Role (Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL) HEKA is hiring Software Engineers to join our fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering teams working on advanced aerospace, defense, and embedded systems. We are looki…
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Full-time
Posted 10d ago
Apply by Sep 16
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded and systems-level software for aerospace and defense applications. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support rapid prototyping, testing, and mission-critical software stacks.
Requirements
Requires proficiency in C/C++, C#, and Python with a strong understanding of engineering processes. Experience with RTOS, PX4 Autopilot, and U.S. citizenship are highly preferred or required.
Full job description
About the Role (Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL) HEKA is hiring Software Engineers to join our fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering teams working on advanced aerospace, defense, and embedded systems. We are looking for innovative, team-oriented engineers who take initiative, value ownership, and thrive in an environment where impact matters more than titles.
The individual for this role can be based out of areas near Melbourne, Florida or Huntsville, Alabama.
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded and systems-level software
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers in a tightly integrated development environment
Contribute to avionics, control, and mission-critical software stacks
Support rapid development cycles, prototyping, testing, and iteration
Take ownership of technical decisions and deliverables
Desired Skills & Experience Required
Software development Experience with C/C++, C#, Python
Understanding of Engineering Process
Strongly Preferred
Embedded C/C++, RTOS, low-level systems
Ability to architect software systems
Strong software fundamentals and engineering discipline
PX4 Autopilot experience
Nice to Have
Avionics or aerospace systems experience
Control systems, guidance, or GNC exposure
Desktop software development
Unmanned systems experience
Additional Considerations
This role is on-site only and not remote
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Location: In office Country: United States City or Town/ State: Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL Search Engine Description: UAS, Embedded Software Development, C, C++, Python, Software Engineer, Aerospace, Small Business, Verification and Validation, PX4
Related keywords
UASEmbedded Software DevelopmentCC++PythonAerospaceVerification and ValidationPX4RTOSAvionicsGNCControl SystemsUnmanned SystemsDefense SystemsSoftware Architecture
HEKA accelerates aerospace and defense system design with AI-driven automation and robust avionics.
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
MELBOURNE, Florida
LinkedIn followers
6,742
Total funding
$200K
HEKA expedites the design and development of Aerospace Flight, Vehicle and Mission Management systems with proprietary automation and artificial intelligence solutions. HEKA technology integrates autonomously generated control software that executes on a robust common HEKA avionics platform.
HEKA provides customer focused solutions using an agile & innovative execution methodology to bring state of the art guidance, navigation, control, and communication technology for multiple platform and mission requirements. HEKA’s team and technology provides rapid deployment of validated solutions to market.
Offices: 511 N John Rodes Blvd, Ste 104, MELBOURNE, Florida 32934, US
HEKA accelerates aerospace and defense system design with AI-driven automation and robust avionics.
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
MELBOURNE, Florida
LinkedIn followers
6,742
Total funding
$200K
HEKA expedites the design and development of Aerospace Flight, Vehicle and Mission Management systems with proprietary automation and artificial intelligence solutions. HEKA technology integrates autonomously generated control software that executes on a robust common HEKA avionics platform.
HEKA provides customer focused solutions using an agile & innovative execution methodology to bring state of the art guidance, navigation, control, and communication technology for multiple platform and mission requirements. HEKA’s team and technology provides rapid deployment of validated solutions to market.
Offices: 511 N John Rodes Blvd, Ste 104, MELBOURNE, Florida 32934, US