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Firmware Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $111,000–$111,000🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop low-level firmware and software for manufacturing test platforms to automate product verification, data acquisition, and failure analysis for defense systems.

Role type

Firmware Engineer (Manufacturing Test)

Builds

Automated test execution platforms, host/client verification tools, and data acquisition solutions for embedded defense products.

Domain

Defense technology / Embedded Systems / Manufacturing Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

C programming for embedded systems, microcontroller integration, bare-metal and RTOS development, embedded Linux, board bring-up and debugging, bus protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, UART)

Preferred skills

Data acquisition and analysis (FFT, Bode, control loops), JTAG/SWD debugging, oscilloscope and logic analyzer usage, ARM/MSP430/PIC microcontroller cores

Technologies

Embedded Linux, RTOS, C, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, UART, SSH, gRPC, JTAG, SWD

Responsibilities

Develop firmware for microcontroller platforms interfacing with robots and OTS data acquisition tools; debug issues spanning electrical, firmware, and software boundaries; create automated test and failure analysis SOPs for production staff; engage in DFT/DFM reviews.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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