R&D Hardware Tooling Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

R&D Hardware Tooling Engineer (Embedded/Python): Building internal software and embedded tools to accelerate the design, bring-up, and validation of autonomous defense hardware with an accent on automation frameworks and HIL rigs. Focus on integrating bench instruments, developing MCU firmware for fixtures, and creating CI-integrated regression tracking.

Location: On-site in Paris

Company

A next-generation defense prime developing autonomous and scalable defense systems, recently valuing at $1.4 billion after a Series B round.

What you will do

• Design modular Python-based automation and analysis frameworks used across all product programs.
• Integrate bench instruments and custom fixtures using SCPI/VISA, serial, USB, GPIB, and Ethernet.
• Develop robust bare-metal and RTOS firmware for MCU-based validation fixtures.
• Build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) rigs and integrate them into CI pipelines for automated regression tracking.
• Implement and debug hardware communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and CAN.
• Capture and surface critical measurement data via databases and dashboards to drive design decisions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Computer Science.
• Proven experience building bench automation, HIL rigs, or characterization tooling for physical hardware.
• Strong proficiency in Python automation (e.g., pytest) and instrument control via SCPI/VISA.
• Experience writing embedded C/C++ for ARM Cortex-M in bare-metal and RTOS environments.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD interfaces.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in Paris

Nice to have

• Experience in drone/UAV development, RF/radio systems, or telecommunications hardware.
• Prior experience deploying CI-integrated HIL testing systems.
• Experience working with ruggedized, military, or industrial-grade hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• High-impact role within a lean engineering team at a high-valuation startup.
• Culture focused on technical excellence, rigor, ownership, and solving the hardest challenges.
• Opportunity to shape the future of autonomous defense systems.
• Clear growth trajectory into a Team Lead role based on performance.