Lead Embedded Software Engineer, Vacuum Systems

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Austin, Northern (TX, KY)

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USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

fab2 is seeking an Embedded Software Lead for Vacuum Systems to manage engineers and own software architecture from prototyping to production. You will lead the technical direction and implement real-time control software for deposition and etch tools, ensuring robust firmware for MFCs, pumps, and gas delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in firmware for electromechanical devices, strong C and Rust skills, and experience leading teams.

Qualifications

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years developing microcontroller firmware for electromechanical devices in shipped products.
2+ years leading or managing firmware engineers.
Deep background in real‑time controls with sensing, timing‑critical control loops, diagnostics, and communication interfaces.
Proficiency in C for embedded targets; Python for tooling and analysis.
Experience with a real‑time operating system and standard MCU interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
Working knowledge of electronics: reading schematics, board bring‑up, using scopes and logic analyzers.
FMEA experience for electromechanical devices, with a track record of incorporating results into firmware design.
Demonstrated collaboration with hardware and manufacturing teams through design, integration, and production.

Responsibilities

Own firmware architecture and roadmap for deposition and etch tools and their components: MFCs, pumps, pressure controllers, valve manifolds, heaters, and gas delivery.
Design and implement real-time control algorithms for temperature regulation, valve sequencing, RF plasma sources, and other semiconductor process equipment.
Write and review production firmware in C and Rust, with Python for tooling and test.
Lead FMEA for firmware and firmware‑adjacent failure modes, design interlocks and watchdogs, root‑cause field and test failures.
Partner with electronic hardware engineering on board bring‑up, schematic review, sensor and driver selection, and design‑for‑firmware.
Partner with vacuum hardware team on control requirements, actuator characterization, and system integration.
Partner with manufacturing team to enable hardware device testing and calibration.
Build and maintain hardware‑in‑the‑loop and bench test infrastructure for firmware validation.
Uphold code and testing standards through feedback and code review.
Hire and mentor team members