Embedded Engineer- Firmware, Controls, Architecture

About

Brightsmith are pleased to be partnering with an advanced fuel cell technology company looking to build a product that is manufacturable, cost-effective, reliable, and scalable. You will directly impact system stability, fault handling, and readiness for scale in a real, deployed energy product. This position is based in Pittsburgh.

What You’ll Do

• Design and maintain embedded firmware and control systems
• Own system behavior (state machines, control logic, configuration)
• Improve reliability by identifying failure modes and edge cases
• Support field and production issues
• Lead next-gen control architecture (fault handling, scalability)
• Build automated testing and validation infrastructure
• Drive systems from prototype → production → scale

Mindset

Ownership-driven, execution-focused, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. You challenge weak designs, move quickly, and prioritise systems that work in the field.

Why It Matters

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years in embedded firmware and control systems
• Strong programming skills in:
  • C / C++
  • Python
  • MATLAB / Simulink
• Experience with:
  • State machine design and control logic
  • Firmware validation and repeatable system behavior
  • Debugging across hardware/software boundaries
• Familiarity with:
  • CAN networks (e.g., SAE J1939)
  • Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe)
  • Linux-based development environments

Technical Strengths

• Embedded systems and real-time behavior
• Control systems fundamentals
• Root cause analysis and system-level debugging
• Test design, including:
  • State machine validation
  • Fault injection and edge case testing
  • Deterministic, repeatable test coverage