Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer

Location:
Leander, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type:
Full-time

Work Authorization Requirement:
Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or eligible status)

Compensation:
Competitive salary + equity + benefits (salary not provided)
Overview

An advanced defense technology organization is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software systems powering autonomous platforms.

This role focuses on low-level firmware development, embedded systems architecture, hardware/software integration, and real-time systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience developing production-quality firmware and enjoys working hands-on across electronics, sensors, actuators, and embedded platforms.

This is a high-impact engineering role where firmware moves from concept through prototype development and real-world deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Firmware Development

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for STM32 microcontrollers .
• Design and implement:
  • Low-level drivers
  • Hardware interfaces
  • Peripheral communications
  • Real-time embedded applications
• Develop reliable firmware solutions for autonomous systems.

Hardware & Software Integration

• Work at the intersection of:
  • Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Actuators
  • Motor control systems
  • Embedded software
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interactions.
• Support debugging, testing, and system optimization.

Communication & Systems Development

• Develop and integrate communication protocols including:
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • CAN
• Support embedded architecture decisions and real-time system design.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Related technical field
    (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of professional firmware engineering experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Embedded C/C++ or Rust development
  • STM32 microcontrollers
  • Firmware architecture and debugging
  • Production-quality embedded software
• Solid mechatronics understanding.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software interactions.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols:
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • CAN

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in:
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Robotics
  • Autonomous systems
• Familiarity with:
  • UAV / drone systems
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Embedded development environments
• Experience with:
  • Rust embedded frameworks
  • Async embedded development
  • Taking systems from prototype through deployment
• Experience working in startup or high-growth engineering environments.

Additional Requirements

• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements .
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be comfortable working onsite in Leander, TX.
• Hands-on engineering experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Equity/stock options.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Vision and dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous technology.