Open to opportunities

Austin Ondretti

@austinondretti

Experienced embedded engineer specializing in C/C++ firmware, STM32/ARM systems, and product-device development, research and analysis.

Canada

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on embedded firmware roles where I can build reliable IoT and mission-critical systems, collaborate cross-functionally, improve test automation, and grow into technical leadership.

I am an embedded engineer with a B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering and a track record building firmware and IoT products across startups and defence contractors. I have led development of STM32/ARM-based devices, improved product longevity by removing dependencies, and contributed as a primary C++ engineer on distributed smart-home and mission-critical surveillance systems.

I collaborate across disciplines to solve deep investigative problems, improve automated testing (Jenkins), and develop tooling to harmonize engineering and business workflows. I bring strong communication, agile/scrum experience, and a service-oriented work ethic focused on delivering reliable embedded solutions on schedule.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Embedded Software Engineer

L3Harris

May 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Troubleshot and debugged complex high-end military surveillance embedded systems used worldwide; led deep investigative development work to improve product assets and harmonize engineering practices across disciplines.

C C++Python Git Agile Jenkins

Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Troubleshot embedded networking and mesh systems, improved automated integration testing to shorten Jenkins build times, and implemented Python policy load-testing within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Python Jenkins Integration Testing Agile C C++Git Scrum

Embedded Engineer

Studio 1 Labs

Dec 2020 - May 2021 (5 months)

Documented and validated BLE controller bring-up and reviewed underlying firmware to support testing and integration efforts for new Bluetooth hardware.

Firmware C C++Documentation Git

English Teacher

YBM

Jul 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year)

Delivered structured English lessons and one-on-one instruction to students aged 6–22, organized extracurricular activities and English camps, and managed classroom curriculum delivery.

Lesson planning Classroom Management

Embedded Engineer

ecobee

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 (5 months)

Executed testing and data-capture for Switch+ and thermostat products, developed Python data scripts, and contributed as one of two C++ engineers on a distributed smart-home system using Bonjour for device discovery.

C++Python AWS Bonjour API Distributed Systems IoT

Lead Embedded Engineer

Eddy Solutions

Oct 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Led development of STM32/LoRa-based H2O sensors and IQ Meter prototypes, migrated firmware off Mbed to C to improve longevity, and managed QA, onsite installations, and a Jira-based Agile workflow.

LoRAs C C++I2C UART SPI DMA Mbed Migration Jira QA

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering with coursework and training relevant to embedded systems and medical device development.