Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer(Mid–Senior, Embedded Systems)

Type: Contract-to-Hire| 30–40hours/wk

We are a lean, fast moving startup looking for an embedded firmware engineer who thrives on ownership and enjoys working across a diverse set of technical challenges. In this role, you will be a key contributor to multiple critical subsystems, with real responsibility from early bring-up to production‑ready systems.

You’ll work across system level control logic, wireless communication, and motion control, collaborating closely with hardware. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, is comfortable debugging at the register and electrical level, and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining momentum.

• Breadth of Development: Design and implement firmware across diverse stack, ranging from system-level supervisory logic to Bluetooth communication protocols and gimbal motion control.
• Hardware Bring‑up: Work alongside the electrical team to bring new boards to life—debugging at the register level and troubleshooting peripherals like SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and PWM.
• Linux Based Workflow: Manage your daily development, build systems (CMake/Makefiles), and tool chains within a Linux environment.
• Lab Work: Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters to diagnose issues at the hardware/software boundary.
• Tooling: Develop internal scripts (Python) or utilities to support flashing, logging, and automated testing workflows.

• Experience: 3–5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware. We are looking for "Senior" level ownership—the ability to take a project from concept to completion with minimal hand‑holding.
• Technical Core: Deep familiarity with the STM
  32 ecosystem and Nordic Bluetooth chips.
• Startup DNA: You have a high degree of initiative. You are a multitasker whose "unblocking the team" is a primary part of the job.

• Python experience for building PC‑side tools or test fixtures.
• A background in robotics, drones, or camera systems.
• Familiarity with serial protocols, binary protocols, logging pipelines, and device communication tools.