Embedded Firmware Engineer for Scalable Energy Systems

Brightsmith; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith, an advanced fuel cell technology company, is seeking an Embedded Engineer in Pittsburgh to build reliable, scalable firmware for deployed energy products. You will own control logic, state machines, and validation.

Candidates should have 3+ years in embedded firmware and strong C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink skills, plus experience with CAN networks and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in embedded firmware and control systems.
• Strong programming in C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with state machines, fault handling, and firmware validation.

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 machines

Firmware validation

Linux development

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Vector CAN tools

Job description

Brightsmith, an advanced fuel cell technology company, is seeking an Embedded Engineer in Pittsburgh to build reliable, scalable firmware for deployed energy products. You will own control logic, state machines, and validation.

Candidates should have 3+ years in embedded firmware and strong C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink skills, plus experience with CAN networks and Linux environments.