Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer

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.

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for STM
  32 microcontrollers.
• Design and implement: low-level drivers, hardware interfaces, peripheral communications, real-time embedded applications.
• Develop reliable firmware solutions for autonomous systems.

• Work at the intersection of electronics, sensors, actuators, motor control systems, and embedded software.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interactions.
• Support debugging, testing, and system optimization.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional firmware engineering experience.
• Strong experience with embedded C/C++ or Rust development, STM
  32 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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