Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Drone Solutions

Duration: Jan 2025 - Present

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site

About the Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Drone Solutions, I played a key role in designing and implementing UAV software solutions, optimizing flight control, sensor integration, and real-time data processing. My work focused on embedded systems development, firmware optimization, and power management strategies, ensuring system reliability and high performance.

Challenges & Solutions

Firmware Inefficiencies: The existing firmware lacked optimization for resource efficiency.
Solution: Developed and optimized firmware using C/C++, Python, and RTOS, improving stability and resource utilization.
Communication Bottlenecks: Embedded components had inconsistent communication between sensors and systems.
Solution: Integrated SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN protocols, enabling seamless hardware-software interactions.
Debugging & Diagnostics: Issues with debugging UAV performance in real time.
Solution: Implemented real-time debugging & performance tuning to enhance drone reliability.
Automation in Deployment: Manual firmware updates and testing slowed development.
Solution: Developed CI/CD pipelines to automate firmware deployment and testing.
Power Management Challenges: Battery efficiency was critical for extended UAV operation.
Solution: Researched and implemented power management strategies, optimizing energy consumption.

Technical Contributions

Firmware Optimization: Developed efficient C/C++, Python, and RTOS-based firmware.
Embedded Communication: Integrated SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN protocols for smooth component interaction.
Real-Time Debugging: Implemented performance tuning & real-time diagnostics for UAVs.
Automated Testing & Deployment: Designed CI/CD pipelines for automated firmware testing & deployment.
Power Management Strategies: Researched and implemented battery efficiency optimization techniques.

Skills & Technologies

Embedded Systems · Firmware Development · Real-Time Debugging · RTOS · C/C++ & Python · Power Management · Communication Protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) · Automated Testing & CI/CD