Founding Embedded Engineer

Orbital Robotics, Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Robotics is seeking engineers who have deployed embedded software for safety-critical systems at scale. The role focuses on real-time embedded C/C++ development, drivers, and RF/RTOS optimization on robotic platforms.

Responsibilities include integrating hardware, ensuring fault tolerance, and validating software on full-scale robots and hardware-in-the-loop setups. ITAR-regulated environment requires US persons with appropriate eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics or related engineering discipline.
• Software development experience in C, C++ and Linux.
• 3+ years of full-time experience in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, test, and deploy real-time embedded C/C++ software from bare-metal bring-up to production hardware.
• Develop device drivers and high-speed communication protocols to integrate actuators, motor controllers, and sensor payloads.
• Optimize low-level firmware and RTOS for strict timing and latency requirements in robotic control.
• Design fault-tolerant software architectures and safety systems handling hardware degradation and disturbances.
• Integrate and debug embedded systems on full-scale robots and hardware-in-the-loop test frameworks.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Robotics

Job description

Orbital Robotics is looking for engineers who have deployed embedded software for safety critical systems at scale. While we are deploying spacecraft with robotic arms to space, any engineer experienced with robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, or avionics will be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, test, and deploy real-time embedded C/C++ software from bare-metal bring-up to production hardware.

• Develop device drivers and high-speed communication protocols to tightly integrate actuators, motor controllers, and complex sensor payloads.

• Optimize low-level firmware and RTOS to guarantee the strict timing and latencies required for high-bandwidth robotic control, dynamic movement, and manipulation.

• Design fault-tolerant software architectures and safety systems that gracefully handle hardware degradation, thermal limits, and unexpected physical disturbances.

• Integrate and debug embedded systems directly on full-scale robots and hardware-in-the-loop test frameworks.

Qualifications

• Due to ITAR regulations, must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee/refugee).

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, robotics, or related engineering discipline.

• Software development experience in C, C++ and Linux.

• 3+ years of full-time, working experience in embedded systems.

Desired Experience

Firmware & Embedded Systems

• Bare-Metal & RTOS: Experience implementing low-level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS.

• Motor Control: Experience with brushless motor controllers and FOC algorithm implementation.

Safety-Critical & Real-Time Systems

• Safety-Critical Software: Experience deploying for safety critical systems including aircraft avionics or autonomous vehicles.

• Real-Time Processors: Experience targeting high-reliability, real-time processors used in automotive powertrain, aerospace avionics, or robotic actuation.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.