Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Real-Time Motor Control

Highbrow LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow LLC in Newark, Delaware, seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to advance a safety-critical medical device. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing a mature C++ codebase with heavy template usage, real-time 2-3 axis motor control, and CAN bus communications.

You will collaborate with global teams and apply hands-on hardware debugging using scopes and logic analyzers. Eight-plus years of embedded experience and a strong background in regulated environments are expected, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of senior-level embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., Medical Devices / SaMD / ISO 13485) is preferred.
• Proficient in C++ with heavy templates and C; strong RTOS skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and debug a mature C++ codebase with heavy template usage.
• Support real-time 2-3 axis motor control features with high precision and safety.
• Perform system calibrations and configurations to meet hardware specs.
• Manage and debug embedded CAN bus interfaces.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues, including board bring-up and peripheral interfaces.
• Use lab hardware to diagnose electrical and timing issues.
• Create and maintain design specs, calibration procedures, and regulatory artifacts.

Skills

C++

C

RTOS

CAN bus

Motor control

Lab equipment

English

Self-organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Highbrow LLC in Newark, Delaware, seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to advance a safety-critical medical device. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing a mature C++ codebase with heavy template usage, real-time 2-3 axis motor control, and CAN bus communications.

You will collaborate with global teams and apply hands-on hardware debugging using scopes and logic analyzers. Eight-plus years of embedded experience and a strong background in regulated environments are expected, along