Senior Firmware Engineer

Engtal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance embedded systems for electromechanical platforms. You will work on real-time control software and tightly integrated hardware in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The role focuses on C++ development for microcontroller-based systems, hardware bring-up, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded firmware and electrical design.
• Strong C++ experience in real-time or safety-critical systems.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ for performance-critical applications.
• Design and implement firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Interpret datasheets and contribute to schematic design across digital and analog circuits.
• Collaborate on system architecture across hardware and software boundaries.
• Test, debug, and validate embedded systems in lab and real-world environments.
• Optimize performance, latency, and power consumption on constrained hardware.
• Document designs, architectures, and test procedures.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C++

Real-time systems

Hardware bring-up

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree

Job description

We’re working with a well-funded, engineering-led defense technology startup developing next-generation autonomous systems designed to operate in highly challenging, real-world environments.

The Role

We’re looking for a Firmware Engineer to play a key role in developing high-performance embedded systems for advanced electromechanical platforms. You’ll be working on real-time control software and tightly integrated hardware systems in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ for performance-critical applications
• Design and implement firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Interpret datasheets and contribute to schematic design across digital and analog circuits
• Collaborate on system architecture across hardware and software boundaries
• Test, debug, and validate embedded systems in both lab and real-world environments
• Optimize performance, latency, and power consumption on constrained hardware
• Document designs, architectures, and test procedures

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware and electrical design
• Strong C++ experience in real-time or safety-critical systems
• Background in microcontroller-based systems and embedded circuit design
• Experience with hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar