We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to develop robust, high-performance electrical systems that integrate seamlessly with our electromechanical components. You will contribute to developing, optimizing, and implementing embedded software for real-time control of our autonomous defense systems. This role involves designing and implementing embedded software in C++, interpreting circuit schematics, and conducting extensive testing and debugging in both lab and field environments.

Responsibilities

Develop Real-Time Embedded Software: Design and implement embedded software in C++, focusing on real-time responsiveness and efficiency for autonomous defense applications.
Design and Develop Electrical Systems: Interpret microcontroller, digital, and analog IC datasheets and circuit schematics. Create and communicate design constraints and preferences to the electronics design team.
Write simulations, unit tests and system tests to validate your code. Integrate MCU tests within our CI environment.
Work to incorporate our MCU and embedded Linux code in Software-in-the-loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests.
Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of designs, including pseudocode, block diagrams, schematics, simulation results, and test protocols.
Test and Debug Embedded Systems: Conduct extensive testing, simulation, and debugging in both lab and field environments. Troubleshoot and optimize electronics and software for various real-world conditions.
Performance Optimization: Continuously improve code performance and reduce power consumption to maximize system efficiency on hardware-constrained platforms.

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of experience in electrical and firmware design, including schematic design and embedded software development.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Embedded Circuit Design: Knowledge of microcontroller-based control systems, including power conversion and motor drives.
Languages: Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems and Python for scripting or development tasks.
Schematic Review: Proficiency with electrical design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.
Peripherals & Protocols: Knowledge of typical MCU peripherals (e.g. Timers, ADC, DAC) and communication protocols used in robotics (e.g., CAN, UART, I2C).
Testing and Validation: Hands-on experience with testing methodologies, equipment, and validation protocols for designs that meet military standards.
Embedded Software: 3+ years of experience developing real-time, safety-critical embedded systems.
Robotics Systems: Experience deploying real-time control software in robotics or autonomous systems.
Systems Integration: Ability to integrate software with sensors, actuators, and control hardware.

Nice to have

Embedded Linux and RTOS Experience: Familiarity with embedded Linux environments, RTOS, and building custom kernels for embedded platforms.
High-Performance Systems: Experience optimizing code for low-latency, high-performance embedded applications with strict power and computational constraints.
Networking & Protocols: Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, EtherCAT)

Benefits

Competitive salary
ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off