Firmware Engineer

Strativ Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group seeks a Motor Drive Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance embedded firmware for precision electromechanical systems. You will work with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to design, integrate, test, and optimize motor-control solutions.

The role requires 3+ years in embedded firmware with motor control, strong knowledge of BLDC/PMSM motors, and proficiency in C/C++ on MCUs such as STM32 or TI C2000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded firmware experience, preferably with motor control.
• Strong knowledge of BLDC/PMSM motors, motor drivers, and power electronics.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and microcontrollers such as STM32, TI C2000, or similar.
• Experience with real-time control systems and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Implement control algorithms such as PID and FOC for BLDC/PMSM motors.
• Support motor-control hardware bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Debug systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and deterministic operation.
• Test and validate motor systems in laboratory and field environments.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Motor control

Real-time systems

Hardware debugging

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

STM32

TI C2000

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

A fast-growing defense technology company is developing advanced robotic and autonomous systems for U.S. and allied forces. The company combines embedded software, AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to build reliable systems for demanding real-world applications.

We are seeking a Motor Drive Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance embedded firmware for precision electromechanical systems. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, test, and optimize motor-control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement control algorithms such as PID and FOC for BLDC/PMSM motors.
• Support motor-control hardware bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Debug systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and deterministic operation.
• Test and validate motor systems in laboratory and field environments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of embedded firmware experience, preferably with motor control.
• Strong knowledge of BLDC/PMSM motors, motor drivers, and power electronics.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and microcontrollers such as STM32, TI C2000, or similar.
• Experience with real-time control systems and hardware debugging.

This is a great opportunity for an firmware engineer looking to join a fast growing defense startup and work on cutting edge embedded software and firmware systems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams and contribute to exciting projects.