Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

At Locus Robotics, we build AI-powered systems and intelligent robots that keep global supply chains running. Our platform combines advanced AI, real-time decision-making, and autonomous robotics to help leading companies improve efficiency, scale operations, and adapt to constant change.

Locus Robotics is a place to do meaningful work with real-world impact, where your ideas move quickly from concept to deployment. We invest in our people, encourage continuous learning, and give you the opportunity to grow your career while building technology that is used every day at global scale.

We are seeking a
Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Advanced Products Group (APG). APG is a forward-thinking cross‑functional group that uses emerging technologies to evaluate product opportunities with 2 to 4 year roadmaps. This role will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of firmware for robotics research applications.

This hybrid role is based in our Nashua, NH office, with travel to corporate headquarters in Wilmington, MA, as required.

• Develop software solutions for integrating and enhancing robotic capabilities.
• Focus on real-time control of multi‑degree‑of‑freedom (DOF) systems and state estimation.
• Conduct thorough testing of the implemented software to ensure reliability and performance.
• Provide ongoing maintenance to support the continuous functionality and improvement of the integrated robotic systems.
• Work closely with a diverse team of professionals from various disciplines.

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
• 7+ years of experience programming in C on “bare metal” microcontrollers.
• Experience with embedded microcontroller peripheral configuration including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• 5+ years’ experience with robotics and robotic solutions in one or more of the following:
• Diagnostics development
• Motor control
• Lithium battery systems
• Sensor interfacing and sensor fusion
• Bootloaders
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using an oscilloscope and other test equipment to independently troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects with shifting deadlines and requirements.
• Strong experience in a Linux environment and robotic operating systems (ROS).
• Proficient English written and verbal communications skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

The expected base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $185,000 annually, based on external market data, plus bonus and equity. Actual offers will depend on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, key or critical skills, geographic location, and current market and business conditions.

Locus Robotics is an equal opportunity employer.