Embedded Engineer- Hardware

Brightsmith; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is partnering with an advanced fuel cell technology company to build a manufacturable, cost-efficient, scalable energy product based in Pittsburgh. This Embedded Engineer role focuses on system stability, fault handling, and readiness for scale in deployed hardware.

You will design and maintain embedded firmware, own state machines, improve reliability, and lead next-gen control architecture while building automated testing and validation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with CAN networks (SAE J1939) and Vector tools.
• Linux-based development environments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

C / C++

Python

MATLAB / Simulink

State machine design & control logic

Firmware validation & repeatable syste

Tools

CAN networks SAE J1939

Vector CANalyzer

Vector CANoe

Linux-based development environments

Job description

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.

Responsibilities Required: Embedded Engineer

• 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

Mindset

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

Experience Required: Embedded Engineer

• 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
• Familiarity with: CAN networks (e.g., SAE J1939), Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe), Linux-based development environments
• Ownership-driven, execution-focused, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. You challenge weak designs, move quickly, and prioritise systems that work in the field.