Firmware Engineer — Dexterous Hand Systems (human)

Atlas Metrics; München; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 vacation days

Competitive salary package

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Atlas Metrics in Munich is seeking a Firmware Engineer focusing on Dexterous Hand Systems. This is a full-time role that requires a deep understanding of embedded firmware development and real-time systems. You will be responsible for developing firmware for robotic solutions that enable advanced human-robot collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience in communication protocols, safety architecture, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. A competitive compensation package and 30 vacation days are included.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working in an agile and interdisciplinary team.
• Hands-on experience with motor control loops and communication protocols.
• Ability to develop and maintain firmware for robotic systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop firmware for field-oriented control of BLDC actuators.
• Architect and implement hardware abstraction on RTOS.
• Define and implement communication stacks for robotics.

Kenntnisse

Embedded firmware development

Field-oriented control (FOC)

Linux Kernel driver development

Deterministic communication stacks

Functional safety experience

Ausbildung

5+ years of embedded firmware experience

Tools

Zephyr

DDS middleware

Infineon TLE9879

Jobbeschreibung

Firmware Engineer — Dexterous Hand Systems (human)

Neura Robotics • Munich • Full-time • from today

Shape the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration

In the Software Department, you're shaping robotic solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. You'll work with cutting‑edge technology, setting industry‑changing standards. Not only will you help develop our solutions, but you'll also set new trends and drive innovations forward. In an agile and interdisciplinary team, you'll engage in exciting projects. With clear Scrum processes like daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and reviews, you remain flexible and efficient. Collaborating closely with other departments allows you to create software solutions that are both technically advanced and practically effective. Here, you'll find an environment where creativity and technological excellence go hand in hand. If you're eager to turn ideas into reality and enjoy taking technology to the next level, the Software Development Team at NEURA offers the perfect challenge for you.

Your mission & challenges

The Humanoid Hand packs dozens of actuated finger and palm drive stages into a form factor that must be safe, precise, and responsive at human‑scale speeds. As Firmware Engineer for Dexterous Hand Systems, your mission is to build and own the embedded firmware stack that makes this possible — from the motor control loops running on Infineon TLE9879 drivers, through the RTOS HAL layer and Qualcomm IQ‑series bring‑up, to the communication stack that connects the hand to the rest of the robot in real time.

This is a deeply technical, hands‑on role. You will work in close collaboration with the Electronics and Control engineer to close the firmware‑controls loop on real hardware, define and implement communication protocols that meet deterministic timing requirements, and architect safety monitoring targeting ASIL‑B compliance. The hand is a new product — many of the hardest problems do not have established answers yet, and your engineering judgment will directly shape the architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain field‑oriented control (FOC) firmware for BLDC actuators across all finger and palm drive stages — tuning and debugging on real hardware, not library integration
• Architect and own the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) on RTOS (e.g. Zephyr) and Linux Kernel targets, including full Qualcomm IQ‑series SOM bring‑up
• Define and implement the full communication stack: FastDDS and Micro‑XRCE‑DDS for ROS 2 integration, TSN (IEEE 802.1AS/Qbv) for deterministic Ethernet, CAN, SPI, and I²C for local device buses
• Implement multi‑level watchdog and safety monitoring architecture targeting ASIL‑B compliance
• Collaborate with the Electronics team on hardware bring‑up and motor driver integration (Infineon TLE9879); collaborate with the Control engineer to ensure the firmware layer meets the timing and observability requirements of the torque and impedance control loops running above it

What we can look forward to

• Embedded firmware and real‑time systems
  • 5+ years of embedded firmware development in real‑time systems — RTOS experience is mandatory; Zephyr RTOS experience is strongly preferred
  • Deep FOC implementation experience: you have tuned and debugged field‑oriented control on real BLDC actuators, not just configured a library; you understand current loop bandwidth, back‑EMF compensation, and commutation timing at the implementation level
  • Linux Kernel driver development: device tree authoring, custom driver implementation, and low‑level peripheral bring‑up (SPI, I²C, CAN)
  • Hands‑on DDS middleware experience in embedded or edge contexts: FastDDS, Micro‑XRCE‑DDS, or equivalent in a resource‑constrained environment
• Communication and safety
  • Practical experience implementing deterministic communication stacks: TSN (IEEE 802.1AS/Qbv), CAN bus protocol stack, or equivalent in a latency‑critical embedded system
  • Functional safety experience (ISO 13849 or IEC 61508) — particularly watchdog architectures and safe‑state design for actuated systems; ASIL‑B or SIL 2 level experience is a strong plus
• Nice to have
  • Qualcomm IQ platform (or similar) BSP and bring‑up experience
  • Infineon TLE9879 or similar integrated motor driver bring‑up and configuration
  • Experience developing firmware for tendon‑driven or BLDC‑actuated robotic hand or finger mechanisms
  • Contributions to open‑source RTOS or embedded middleware projects (Zephyr, NuttX, or similar)

Creative Freedom and Agility

Enjoy a dynamic, self‑reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.

Passion for Winning

A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.

Attractive Compensation

Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.

One Team

Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.

Professional Growth

Support for your personal and professional development.

Location

Our Munich Location: Where Innovation Meets Bavarian Lifestyle

Our office in Munich is located in the Obersendling district, a vibrant area that perfectly blends modern work with a high quality of life. Here, you're in the heart of the Bavarian metropolis, known for its economic strength, cultural diversity, and unique charm.

Munich itself offers an exceptional quality of life. From traditional Bavarian coziness in beer gardens to international events and a cosmopolitan lifestyle, you'll find everything your heart desires. The proximity to the Alps also makes Munich ideal for leisure activities like hiking, skiing, or weekend trips to the many lakes in the region.