Robotics Firmware Engineer (BLDC/ROS)

Skild; San Mateo; On-site; PHP 6,281,000 - 18,844,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI is seeking a proficient Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems. You will implement control algorithms, debug communication protocols, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure system performance.

Design firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux with RTOS such as FreeRTOS or RT Linux, and integrate with ROS/DDS frameworks. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on experience in firmware development for robotics, motor control, or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and real-time programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, and integrate low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, UART, and SPI.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux environments
• Implement and maintain real-time systems using RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux, VxWorks).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new PCBAs and integrate them into electromechanical systems
• Integrate firmware into higher-level communication frameworks, such as DDS (Distributed Data Service), e.g., ROS.
• Test, validate, and debug firmware systems in the lab.
• Document firmware design processes and contribute to best practices.

Skills

C/C++ (embedded)

BLDC motor control

RTOS

ROS/DDS frameworks

Low-level protocols

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Robotics / Mechatronics

Tools

FreeRTOS

RT Linux

VxWorks

Job description

Skild AI is seeking a proficient Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems. You will implement control algorithms, debug communication protocols, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure system performance.

Design firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux with RTOS such as FreeRTOS or RT Linux, and integrate with ROS/DDS frameworks. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics plus