Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Robotics & Space

Hypergiant Sensory Sciences; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks of Paid Time Off

10 Paid Company Observed Holidays

Birthday & Anniversary Incentives

401K Employer Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short & Long-term DISABIL

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Generous Referral Program

Job summary

Vitesse Systems is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer III to join a multidisciplinary team designing cutting-edge robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for clients in diverse industries, including space applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on firmware development for embedded devices, drivers, and system integration, with strong C/C++, Python, and Linux expertise. Occasional travel and ongoing professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related robotics field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience in firmware/embedded development.
• Experience testing, validating and managing firmware deployments 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.
• Experience with version control, software testing, and continuous integration.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and perform basic debugging.
• Spaceflight hardware and avionics experience.

Responsibilities

• Write code for firmware, drivers, and embedded devices.
• Hands-on bring-up and integration of electromechanical systems and devices (motors, actuators, sensors).
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to support board bring-up and testing.
• Translate hardware requirements into firmware and software requirements.
• Be technically excellent and meet deadlines.
• Continuously improve skills and processes, and share knowledge with peers.
• Travel as required to support hardware assembly, testing, and integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Python

RTOS

ROS

Linux

VHDL/Verilog

Git/CI

Electromechanical hardware

Education

Engineering degree (EE/Robotics/CS)

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Linux development

Job description

Vitesse Systems is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer III to join a multidisciplinary team designing cutting-edge robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for clients in diverse industries, including space applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on firmware development for embedded devices, drivers, and system integration, with strong C/C++, Python, and Linux expertise. Occasional travel and ongoing professional growth are expected.