Software Engineer- Embedded​/Firmware

Software Engineer – Embedded/Firmware

• Location: Knoxville, TN or Madison, WI
• Salary: Highly Competitive plus Benefits
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Reporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering

The Software Engineer – Embedded / Firmware will design and develop low–level software and firmware for instrumentation and control systems supporting stellarator devices and associated equipment. This role focuses on embedded platforms, FPGA-based systems, real–time operating environments, and hardware integration. The successful candidate will work closely with electrical, controls, and systems engineers to enable reliable operation of safety–critical and high–performance hardware.

• Develop low–level embedded software and firmware, including I & C device drivers
• Design and implement FPGA control software using hardware description languages
• Develop, customize, and maintain embedded operating systems such as real–time Linux and Peta Linux
• Support printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) development in collaboration with hardware teams
• Perform hardware bring–up, validation, and debugging of new embedded platforms
• Implement and maintain software build systems, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
  
  Integrate firmware with higher–level control systems and applications
• Troubleshoot complex hardware–software interactions
• Create technical documentation including design specifications, interface definitions, and test procedures
• Participate in system integration, verification, and commissioning activities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Strong experience with Peta Linux and real–time Linux environments
• FPGA development experience using VHDL and/or Verilog
• Experience with standard embedded peripherals and communication protocols, including:
• ADC, DAC
• I²C, SPI
• Ethernet / TCP/IP
• Serial interfaces and low–level hardware communication
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions)
• Strong debugging and problem–solving skills across hardware and software domains
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

• Experience with industrial automation or control systems
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and National Instruments hardware platforms
• Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace, nuclear, or energy
• Knowledge of safety–critical or high–reliability embedded systems
• Experience with system–level integration and testing of complex equipment

• Stock and share options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement options
• Many other voluntary benefits

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.