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Nicolas Said

Embedded Systems Engineer

€650/day
Aix-en-Provence, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nicolas

Linux developer specializing in embedded software and image processing, with a strong background in military applications.

Expert in the design, development, and optimization of complex embedded systems, I am proficient in real-time environments, low-level programming, and embedded architectures. With in-depth expertise in image processing, I am comfortable with cutting-edge technologies and strict performance and security constraints.

My experience in critical and regulated projects has allowed me to develop a methodical approach focused on quality and reliability. Today, I wish to leverage these skills for various freelance missions, offering tailored and innovative solutions to your embedded systems and/or image processing needs.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Korean

    Basic

Can work on-site
Aix-en-Provence (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Avantix
    Embedded Systems and IT Security Engineer
    June 2023 - Today (3 years)
    Aix-en-Provence, France
    Securing several EMISO (Electromagnetic Source Intelligence) systems, such as IMSI Catchers, and various ELINT systems for French state clients (DGA, Ministry of Armed Forces) and foreign clients.

    Hardening ANSSI BP-028, CIS

    Maintaining security for already deployed systems

    Development of in-house software tools for the creation and deployment of embedded Linux systems:

    Custom Linux image generation tool
    Development of a secure boot system (OPAL 2 disk + SecureBoot) with A/B redundancy, development of a dedicated initramfs for these applications.
    Assistance in maintaining security through SBOM CycloneDX monitoring
    Technical support for the Operational Maintenance team:

    Troubleshooting ELINT systems for the Air Force in France and Europe
    Development and maintenance of field tools for operational maintenance
    Software architecture design for an EMISO business software integration platform (IMSI Catcher, V/UHF interception, etc.) for a COMINT system embedded on a drone.
    Embedded Linux drone ANSSI
  • Novadem
    Senior Vision and Embedded Systems Engineer
    DEFENSE AND MILITARY
    July 2016 - June 2023 (6 years and 11 months)
    Aix-en-Provence, France
    Development of all embedded Linux systems for micro-drones (NXP and nVidia platforms):

    Video capture chain, real-time processing on board drones
    Design of the long-range radio transmission chain (radio drivers, error correction, radio link budget analysis) on board drones. Radio range of 5km+.
    Implementation of real-time digital video gyro-stabilization algorithms for a miniature turret on board a micro-drone (NX70). Combined use of stabilized images and an inertial unit for designating targets beyond direct line of sight for MBDA missiles (LYNKEUS project)
    Development of the embedded video processing system for a 2-axis gyro-stabilized turret (field of view stabilization up to 0.5°).

    Management and integration of various sensors (gyroscopes, 4K EO camera, IR camera).
    Development of digital gyro-stabilization algorithms, visual tracking, etc.
    Development of software to assist target designation from a drone for artillery (visual tracking, geotracking, GIS integration...)
    Development and maintenance of the various embedded Linux systems for all products (mainly drones and data link terminals, but also gyro-stabilized turrets) with Yocto, as well as all the applications deployed on them. Several hundred devices deployed.
    Development and maintenance of tools for production, quality control, and continuous integration.
    Yocto Embedded Linux C++ drone STM32
  • Situve
    R&D Image Processing Engineer
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    October 2015 - July 2016 (9 months)
    Tourcoing, France
    Development of OCR and vision algorithms for several clients:

    Automated reading of license plates on portable terminals
    Automated reading of information on tire sidewalls
    Detection of logos/brands to collect marketing data
    Detection and automated reading of various documents on mobile terminals (registration cards, invoices, receipts)
    C++ OCR OpenCV Android

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Education

  • Engineering Degree
    Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard
    2011

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