Full timeTechnology

Embedded Systems Engineer

SentradelNevada Office🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 13, 2026

Why this role stands out

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop critical firmware for advanced defense technology, contributing to a mission with significant impact and allowing for substantial professional growth. If you excel in shipping production firmware on ARM microcontrollers and enjoy building robust motor control and safety systems, you will thrive in this dynamic, in-person environment with frequent testing opportunities. Apply now to join a reputable startup at the forefront of drone defense innovation.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeOn Site

LocationNevada Office, United States

Posted2 months ago

DroneFiberEmbedded SystemsC++

Job description

About Sentradel

Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia, over 100 military and police officers have been killed by cartel operated drones. Shahed drones hit civilian and military targets across the Middle East uncontested. Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder to stop. This problem will only get worse.
Sentradel is a defense startup building autonomous, low cost kinetic turret systems designed to defeat Group 1 (small FPV drones) and low flying Group 2 drone threats. We have shot down dozens of drones in live fire testing, have active Department of War agreements, commercial partnerships, and sales.

How we work

Full time, in person at our Minden, Nevada office. We also travel and test frequently at ranges across the US with partners and customers.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to write the firmware that runs the turret: motor control, safety protocols, interlocks, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Ship firmware for motor control, safety protocols, and interlocks

• Build the testing around it

Qualifications

• You have shipped production firmware on ARM class microcontrollers

• You have written drivers for motors, sensors, or peripherals

Bonus Skills

• C++ background

US Person Requirement

Sentradel is a US defense contractor and this role involves access to export-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a US Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62): a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.