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Firmware Engineer

Austin💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-06 → 2026-07-31

Core

Developing robust, high-performance electrical systems and real-time embedded software for an autonomous defense gun turret targeting drones.

Role type

Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems & Electrical Design)

Builds

Autonomous defense turrets with computer vision and control systems

Domain

Defense / Robotics / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++ (embedded), schematic design, electrical simulation, microcontroller-based control systems, real-time embedded software development, testing and validation for military standards, robotics systems integration, systems integration (sensors/actuators/hardware)

Preferred skills

Embedded Linux, RTOS, custom kernel building, networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, UART, I2C), high-performance code optimization for power-constrained platforms

Technologies

C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, CAN, UART, I2C, TCP/IP, UDP

Responsibilities

Design and implement embedded software in C++ for real-time responsiveness; Create detailed electrical schematics and define system requirements for autonomous turret systems; Conduct extensive testing, simulation, and debugging in lab and field environments; Optimize code performance and reduce power consumption on hardware-constrained platforms; Develop and maintain detailed documentation of designs, pseudocode, and test protocols

Seniority

Mid-level (3+ years experience)

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