Autonomous charging for drones. Safe, powerful, and easy-to-use. Keeping your fleet operational. About the Role We’re looking for a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to develop and scale Skycharge’s autonomous charging systems for drones. You’ll design, program, and optimize the embedded intelligence behind our charging platforms — managing power control, communication, and safety — to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that keep autonomous fleets running 24/7. This is a key technical role in a small, dynamic team, perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software and wants to see their work deployed in the real world. What You’ll Do Design and develop embedded software for microcontrollers, including real-time applications for Skycharge’s next-generation of drone and robot charging systems Implement firmware for power management, communication and system control Conduct system-level testing, debugging and validation, including communication protocols such as PMBus, CAN, UART and PLC. Support testing, validation and field deployments of new firmware versions Maintain high-quality technical documentation and version control Contribute to the architecture and roadmap of next-generation charging platforms What You Bring Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Embedded Software Engineering or related field Minimum 3–5 years of experience in embedded software development Proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers (e.g. STM32) and FreeRTOS, including task scheduling and inter-task communication. Experience with communication protocols (CAN, UART, RS485, Modbus, Ethernet, etc.) Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership of your modules. Experience with GIT code versioning. Nice to Have: Background in power electronics, robotics or drone systems Proven expertise in high-current DC electronics, including MOSFETs, gate drivers and power stage design. Experience with DroneCAN communication protocols Familiarity with CE certification and EMC compliance processes Experience with backend integration for IoT systems, ideally using AWS IoT Core and related cloud services Experience with Siemens PLC ecosystem and programming Experience in start up environment. Compensation and benefits : At Skycharge, we believe that exceptional engineering deserves transparent and competitive compensation aligned with impact, technical expertise and level of ownership. Salary Range: €40,000 – €55,000 gross/year equity package Final compensation is determined based on: experience and technical seniority, system-level ownership and execution capability, expertise in embedded systems and bonus points, autonomy in complex hardware/software environments, relevance of previous industry experience. Why Join Us ✅ Join a fast-growing European tech startup redefining autonomous operations ⚙️ Build cutting-edge embedded systems that power real-world drone fleets ️ Enjoy ownership and autonomy to make an immediate impact Office in Trento — in the heart of the Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage site) Ready to power the next generation of autonomous charging technology ? Apply now and help us keep the world’s fleets operational — anytime, anywhere. Please note that for this position we are not able to sponsor visas.