Embedded Engineer
Core
Design, bring-up, and integration of custom electronics and firmware for inertial fusion energy laser and pulsed power systems.
Role type
Senior IC embedded engineer (mixed-signal hardware & firmware)
Builds
Custom PCBs, firmware, and control systems for directed energy and fusion research platforms
Domain
Inertial Fusion Energy / Directed Energy / High-Power Electronics
Required skills
Mixed-signal PCB design, Embedded C/C++, RTOS, Real-time control, Hardware debugging, FPGA SoC, Communication protocols
Preferred skills
High-voltage/pulsed power experience, Embedded Linux, FPGA HDL, Precision timing networks, Industrial control protocols
Technologies
Altium Designer, C/C++, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ARM Cortex-M, STM32, NXP, TI, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB, JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, LabVIEW, Python, EtherCAT, PLC
Responsibilities
Design mixed-signal PCBs and firmware for microcontroller/FPGA boards; Perform board bring-up, debug, and root-cause analysis; Implement real-time control and data acquisition; Integrate electronics with broader control systems; Develop test procedures and automated fixtures; Lead small projects and mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC