Principal Embedded Engineer – Zephyr, Yocto

The Formula Consulting

. Develop a multi-sensor perception and sensor-fusion system for a drone early-warning system featuring a learning map architecture .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLead💰 €70,000 - €110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in Embedded Linux and Yocto, with extensive experience in developing multi-sensor perception systems and integrating software across diverse hardware platforms. Proficient in C/C++ and familiar with MLOps, DevOps, and real-time operating systems, particularly Zephyr.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Linux ExpertiseYocto Project ProficiencyC/C++ FluencyReal-Time Operating System ExperienceSensor Fusion Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Embedded LinuxYoctoC/C++ZephyrReal-Time Operating SystemIoTFirmware DevelopmentTCP/IPComputer VisionMicrocontrollers

Tools & Technologies

BashGolangMLOpsDevOpsGCPAWSAzureROS2GitGNU Toolchain

Industry Keywords

Sensor FusionRoboticsHardware-Software Co-DesignOTA UpdatesHILSILEdge AIFleet DataDefense SectorField Trials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformIoTLinuxRTOSTCP/IPC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a multi-sensor perception and sensor-fusion system for a drone early-warning system featuring a learning map architecture
Own the architecture across the devices’ entire technology stack
Build alignment among the hardware, platform, and AI teams on architectural decisions
Integrate software across a wide range of hardware devices using Yocto, Bash, Zephyr, and C/C++
Collaborate with Sensor Fusion, MLOps, and DevOps Engineers to enable fast and secure deployments
Monitor systems, troubleshoot incidents, and continuously improve observability
Optionally support on-site operations, collect sensor data, and validate the technology in controlled field trials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Citizenship of an EU member state required
Officially resident in an EU country
At least 7 years of professional experience in IT; ideally 15–20 years
At least 5 years of full-time professional experience as an Embedded Engineer; ideally 10–15 years
Expert-level knowledge of Embedded Linux and Yocto
At least 3 years of full-time professional experience with a production-grade Real-Time Operating System, particularly Zephyr
At least 2 years of professional experience in IoT
Fluent in C/C++
At least 2 consecutive years working for the same employer
Fluent English
Willingness and interest in working in the defense sector
Willingness to work exclusively in an operational, hands-on capacity—not in management—for 3–5 years
Experience with fleet data, Bash, Golang, MLOps, EdgeML, and DevOps is a plus
Initial cloud experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure is a plus
Willingness to travel to Berlin for field trials 2–3 days per month is a plus
Knowledge of Embedded Linux, Yocto Project, ROS2, Sensor Fusion, PCB Design, Robotics, Hardware-Software Co-Design, OTA Updates, TCP/IP, SDR, Computer Vision, CAD, Embedded Systems, Microcontrollers, RTOS, Firmware Development, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, Edge AI, Git, Linux Kernel, HIL, SIL, GNU Toolchain, Zephyr, and FreeRTOS
Current CV/resume and links to LinkedIn and GitHub profiles required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with state-of-the-art technologies
Join a team of technology-driven Engineers
Help build a tech unicorn in the defense sector
Multinational, pragmatic, highly capable, hands-on team with a strong focus on innovation
Work from the Berlin office or fully remotely from Germany, and potentially from anywhere in the EU
Flexible working hours outside scheduled meetings
30 days of annual leave
Health insurance package