Hands-On Embedded Firmware & Controls Engineer (Entry)

Resurgent Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Grad is seeking an entry-level Embedded Firmware and Controls Engineer or Intern to join a small, fast-moving team building large-scale industrial manufacturing equipment in Austin, TX. You will own hands-on work from day one across embedded code, control loops, and hardware integration.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams, applying modern languages and tools to deliver reliable control on factory floors, with a startup pace and growth-minded environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed ABET-accredited degree in electrical/ computer engineering, mechatronics or CS.
• Hands-on hardware experience with MCUs and real-time systems.
• Proficient in Rust, C or C++ for embedded development.
• Experience with bench debugging and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for custom electronics in industrial equipment.
• Tune motion control systems with servo, trajectory, and closed-loop control.
• Write PLC control logic in Structured Text and integrate with hardware and software.
• Work in real-time environments ensuring deterministic machine control.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues across hardware, software and systems.
• Document firmware, version control and architecture.
• Collaborate with build technicians, electrical and mechanical engineers, including remote teammates.
• Assist in commissioning complete machine systems and contribute to standards.

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

Control theory

Rust

C/C++

Microcontrollers

Git

Teamwork

Remote-friendly

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Multimeter

Beckhoff TwinCAT

CAN bus

EtherCAT

SPI

UART

Job description

New Grad is seeking an entry-level Embedded Firmware and Controls Engineer or Intern to join a small, fast-moving team building large-scale industrial manufacturing equipment in Austin, TX. You will own hands-on work from day one across embedded code, control loops, and hardware integration.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams, applying modern languages and tools to deliver reliable control on factory floors, with a startup pace and growth-minded environment.