Embedded Software Engineer

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 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.