Embedded Firmware Engineer

Enflite; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Enflite, a Georgetown, Texas based aerospace company, is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded firmware for VIP aircraft interiors. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure products meet safety and performance standards across the full lifecycle of concept through certification, production and in-service support.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 0–2 years of embedded C/C++, experience with MCUs and interfaces, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software engineering or related.
• 0–2 years of embedded firmware experience.
• Experience with embedded C/C++, MCU development and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware for aircraft interior products.
• Write and maintain C/C++ code for microcontroller based systems.
• Interface with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN; ensure hardware/software integration.
• Support verification, environmental, lifecycle, and compliance testing.
• Create test procedures and documentation; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ programming

Microcontrollers & embedded systems

Digital interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART,CAN

Electrical schematics & datasheets

Testing and debugging with scopes/metr

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/CS

Tools

STMicroelectronics MCUs

Microchip MCUs

RTOS concepts

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Georgetown, TX 78626, Position Type: Full Time, Enflite believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview:

Enflite, a Georgetown, Texas based aerospace company specializing in aircraft cabin mechanisms and galley appliances, is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of embedded firmware integrated into VIP aircraft interiors. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, manufacturing, certification, and quality) to ensure products meet industry safety and performance standards. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept and design through certification, production, and in-service support.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the design and development of embedded firmware for aircraft interior products
• Develop and maintain C/C++ software for microcontroller-based systems
• Support integration of firmware with electrical and mechanical assemblies
• Implement communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS485, and CAN
• Assist in verification, environmental, lifecycle, and compliance testing
• Create and maintain software documentation, test procedures, and test reports
• Troubleshoot firmware and hardware issues during development and production
• Support manufacturing teams with programming, testing, and production issues
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development processes
• Support customer/vendor interactions through phone calls or face-to-face meetings

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of: Embedded C/C++ programming
• Microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Digital communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Electrical schematics and component datasheets
• Electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Qualifications: Education, Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 0-2 years of experience

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with generous portion of premium paid by Enflite
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO, Sick, Company Holidays)
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Fun activities each month (past events have included cookouts, baking competitions, cornhole tournaments, water balloon fights)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with embedded development tools and IDEs
• Experience with STMicroelectronics or Microchip microcontrollers
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and state-machine design
• Experience with electromechanical systems (motors, actuators, sensors)
• Exposure to aerospace software development or certification requirements
• Experience using laboratory test and debug equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

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