Firmware Engineer

Vitesse Systems; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short & Long-term Disabil

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Vitesse Systems is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team developing robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for diverse industries, including aerospace applications. You will work with a multidisciplinary group of engineers to design, test and integrate firmware with hardware.

The role requires hands-on bring-up, board testing, and translation of hardware requirements into software, with occasional travel to support hardware assembly and validation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline applicable to robotics.
• Experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software for electromechanical hardware.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python with good coding, commenting, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency with C/C++, VHDL or Verilog in a Linux environment.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, testing and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot firmware for electromechanical hardware.
• Hands-on board bring-up, integration and testing with electrical/mechanical teams.
• Translate hardware requirements into firmware and software specifications.
• Support hardware assembly and testing during development.
• Travel as needed to support hardware validation and deployment.
• Contribute to design documentation for test protocols and software requirements.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

C/C++

VHDL/Verilog

Embedded systems

Robotics

Git version control

Mechatronics

Documentation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Robotics degree

Tools

Linux

Oscilloscope

Soldering

Git

Job description

Job Description Vitesse Systems is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the team! The Embedded Firmware Engineer will work with a talented multidisciplinary team of engineers to help design cutting edge robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for clients in a wide variety of industries with applications on earth and outer space.

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays

• ~ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• ~ Company-paid Life Insurance
• ~ Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• ~ Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

~ The primary responsibility of the Embedded Firmware Engineer is to develop and troubleshoot hardware which may require basic hands on mechanical and electrical assembly skills to diagnose issues and implement fixes during the development process.

Hands-on bring-up and integration of electromechanical systems and devices (motors, motor controllers, linear and rotary actuators, analog and digital sensors, etc)

Work closely with electrical engineers and technicians to support board bring-up, integration, and testing.

Translate hardware requirements into firmware and embedded software requirements

Travel when required to support hardware assembly, testing, and integration.

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline applicable to robotics

Level I: 2+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems

Level II: 5+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems

Level III: 8+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems

Experience testing, validating, and managing firmware deployments for products in the field

Strong programming skills in C++ and Python with good coding, commenting, and documentation practices

Proficiency coding embedded systems using C/C++, VHDL, or Verilog in a Linux environment

Contribute to design documentation for test protocols, reports, and software requirements

Experience with full life-cycle library and application development, Git version control, software testing, and continuous integration

Development experience with robotic systems and theory (mechatronics, motor control, kinematics, dynamics, sensing, control, planning, etc.)

Proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required to comply with ITAR regulations.

Familiarity and proficiency using basic electronics tools (soldering iron, crimpers, oscilloscope, etc).

Software design/qualification experience for radiation hardened electronics

Knowledge of automated software test and continuous integration systems

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. Is not a United States citizen

Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliated Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.