Development Team Lead (Hardware & Firmware)

Огляд

Ark Robotics is a leading robotics company with a mission to protect human lives. Founded in Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion, the company develops innovative solutions to enhance safety and efficiency in combat environments.

Обов'язки

• lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in the development of Frontier VCU nodes and expansion modules
• define and implement the technical roadmap for Frontier hardware and embedded systems
• manage the design, development, and validation of embedded hardware, FPGA implementations, and firmware
• develop and optimize custom communication protocols for seamless integration within the Frontier ecosystem
• ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and real-world operational constraints
• collaborate closely with software, AI, and systems engineering teams for smooth hardware-software integration
• establish best practices for hardware and embedded software development, testing, and deployment
• work with manufacturing and deployment teams to optimize production processes and field implementation

Вимоги

• 7+ years of experience in hardware development, embedded systems, and firmware engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• expertise in FPGA design, embedded C/C++, Rust, or Python for low-level firmware development
• deep understanding of real-time systems, sensor fusion, and hardware security
• experience developing custom communication protocols, high-reliability embedded system architectures, and mission-critical embedded systems
• hands-on experience with PCB design, microcontrollers, FPGA, and system-on-chip (SoC) architectures
• knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and hardware cybersecurity measures
• proven track record in end-to-end hardware product development, from prototyping to mass production
• strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• experience in defense, robotics, or aerospace hardware development, including electronic warfare resilience
• familiarity with NATO defense projects and compliance standards

Умови

• the opportunity to lead the development of advanced hardware and embedded solutions for next-generation autonomous systems
• work on mission-critical projects deployed in real combat environments
• competitive salary, stock options, and career growth opportunities
• a dynamic team of like-minded professionals at the forefront of defense technology