Software Engineer- Embedded Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled Qt/QML Engineer to design and develop advanced GUIs and networking modules for UAV Ground Control Stations and Cockpit Displays. The role requires working closely with UI designers, avionics software engineers, and mission systems experts to create reliable, intuitive, and real-time GCS components for mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance UI applications using Qt/QML (Qt Quick, QML, C++).
• Translate system requirements into responsive, interactive, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Generate data scheduling schemes, encode data packets as per required protocols and data rates and transmit to drone(s) as per protocol
• Decode incoming data streams as per the protocols, extract data, store, and populate corresponding UI elements.
• Integrate UI and networking components with real-time data streams from avionics systems, UAVs, or mission control software.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance with DO-178C, or MIL-STD guidelines where applicable.
• Optimise application performance for low-latency visualisation and data transmission in mission-critical environments.
• Implement data visualisation (raster and vector maps, telemetry, flight parameters, mission planning overlays).
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while adhering to aerospace software standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams (system engineers, hardware engineers, test teams) to validate UI against operational requirements.
• Support debugging, simulation, and testing activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in developing Qt/QML-based applications (Qt Quick, QML, Qt Widgets, QTcpSockets, QtUdpSockets).
• Strong proficiency in C++ (11/14/17) and object-oriented programming.
• Experience integrating UI with real-time data sources (TCP/IP, UDP, serial, CAN, DDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of multithreading, performance optimisation, and memory management.
• Familiarity with aerospace/automotive domain software practices or mission-critical systems.
• Good understanding of UX principles for operator consoles and mission planning systems.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with GIS/Mapping libraries (OpenSceneGraph, Cesium, Marble, etc.).
• Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or 3D visualisation frameworks.
• Exposure to DO-178C or aerospace software compliance.
• Familiarity with UAV ground control software (QGroundControl, Mission Planner, etc.) or similar mission systems.
• Experience with Linux and cross-platform development (Windows/Linux).
• Scripting knowledge in Python for tooling and automation.
• Background in defence, aerospace, automotive or embedded systems domain.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence technologies.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.
• Exposure to real-world avionics and mission systems.
• Growth opportunities in autonomy, AI/ML for aerospace, and avionics UI systems.

About Monarch: 

At Monarch, we’re leading the digital transformation of farming. Monarch Tractor augments both muscle and mind with fully loaded hardware, software, and service machinery that will spur future generations of farming technologies. 

With our farmer-first mentality, we are building a smart tractor that will enhance (not replace) the existing farm ecosystem, alleviate labor availability, and cost issues, and provide an avenue for competitive organic and beyond farming by providing mechanical solutions to replace harmful chemical solutions. Despite all the cutting-edge technology we will incorporate, our tractor will still plow, till, and haul better than any other tractor in its class. We have all the necessary ingredients to develop, build and scale the Monarch Tractor and digitally transform farming around the world. 

Description: 

We are looking for engineers to work on applied research problems related to control in autonomous driving of electric tractors. The team works on path planning and control to deploy on resource constrained hardware.  

Technical Skills: 

• Necessary Skills: C++, Eigen, Boost, ROS. 
• Solid theoretical knowledge in Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Control systems, Model Predictive Control, Robotics. 
• Knowledge of some numerical algorithms or libraries among: IPOPT (cppAD), HPIPM would be a plus. 
• Experienced candidates in ROS & C++ projects with no prior control experience willing to apply their knowledge to vision problems are also encouraged to apply. 
• Experience in simulation frameworks such as Gazebo would be a plus. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ability to formulate math for a given problem statement/approach and prototype in C++. 
• Work in conjunction with other sub-systems for integration. 
• Testing/tuning the controller in simulation and on real-world hardware. 
• Communicate and collaborate with team members in India and abroad for the fulfillment of your duties and organizational objectives. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can complete the assigned sub-task. 

What you will get: 

At Monarch Tractor, you’ll play a key role on a capable, dedicated, high-performing team. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, excellent health, benefits commensurate with the role you’ll play in our success.  

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
• Design, develop, code, test and debug system software
• Review code and design
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Support software QA and optimize I/O performance

What you need to have:

• Work directly with the other Software/Firmware Engineers and Electrical/RF/Systems Test Engineers to write needed software
• Design and implement software platform for firmware on embedded CPUs with multiple OS such as Windows, Linux, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS and embedded Linux
• Use compliers, debuggers revision control and automated build systems.
• Design/develop components of software platform for use by other developers to extend its capabilities and build custom applications/behavior on top
• Develop build methodologies, debugging tools/utilities
• Develop and release Software using Agile methodology
• Write unit tests and support continuous integration and automated test methodology
• Brainstorm for new ideas and ways to improvement product and processes
• Consult with peers for feedback during debug/testing stages
• Document and maintain design processes