Embedded Systems Engineer

About

We are seeking a capable Embedded Systems Engineer to independently design and develop both the electrical hardware and firmware for advanced robotic solutions. This role combines motor controllers, power systems, communication boards, and low-level embedded software. You will define requirements, create technical solutions, solve problems, and deliver working prototypes with minimal supervision.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys owning the full embedded system (hardware + firmware) and delivering results with limited external support.

Key Responsibilities

• Define electrical requirements and select components for motor controllers, power delivery, and communication systems.
• Develop conceptual PCB layouts for motor control boards and integrate them with the mechanical CAD model to ensure proper fit and wire routing.
• Design and implement low-level firmware (C/C++) for motor control, sensor feedback loops, safety features (overcurrent, thermal protection), and real-time operation.
• Write embedded software for power and communication boards, including USB/serial protocols, error handling, and diagnostics.
• Create calibration tools and software for tuning motor parameters, minimizing latency, and optimizing performance.
• Perform bench testing, debugging, and integration of custom circuit boards, firmware, and communication systems.
• Independently solve technical challenges across hardware and firmware to deliver reliable, compact electronics for robotic solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded systems that combine hardware and firmware (motor control or electromechanical systems preferred).
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32, ARM, or similar).
• Practical experience with motor drivers, power electronics, sensor integration, and communication protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Ability to work with basic PCB layouts, read schematics, and integrate electronics with mechanical designs.
• Skilled at bench testing, debugging, and problem-solving with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Self-starter capable of independently designing solutions and driving development from concept to working hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics or mechatronic systems.
• Familiarity with real-time control, PID loops, and safety-critical firmware.
• Exposure to integrating PCBs into tight mechanical enclosures.

Other Information

As robotics start-up, we are building from the ground up. Current compensation is a starting point, and benefits are not yet established — but we’re creating something bigger: a company that designs and builds leading American-made robotic systems for real-world missions.

As we grow, compensation, benefits, and opportunity grow with us.

Full-time position in New Bern, NC (less than 2 hours from Raleigh, NC).

U.S. citizens only. Must be eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance and comply with ITAR/EAR export control requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.