Embedded Firmware Engineer for Robotics and Space

Akkar; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team developing advanced robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for defence and aerospace applications.

You will own firmware development from drivers to full system integration, work onsite in Webster, Texas, and collaborate with hardware and software engineers across the product lifecycle. ITAR eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Embedded firmware development across Linux environments.
• Hardware bring-up and debugging experience.
• Familiarity with RTOS/ROS and robotics contexts.
• Spaceflight hardware or safety-critical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware, drivers, and low-level software.
• Bring up and integrate electromechanical systems including motors, actuators and sensors.
• Support PCB bring-up with hardware engineers.
• Translate hardware requirements into embedded software solutions.
• Debug hardware and firmware issues in the lab.
• Contribute to software testing, validation and firmware deployment.
• Work across the full product development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

RTOS/ROS

CAN/SPI/I2C/UART/EtherCAT/Ethernet

Robotics/defence embedded

Git

Tools

Linux

Oscilloscopes

Soldering

Job description

Akkar is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team developing advanced robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for defence and aerospace applications.

You will own firmware development from drivers to full system integration, work onsite in Webster, Texas, and collaborate with hardware and software engineers across the product lifecycle. ITAR eligibility is required.