Senior Real-Time Embedded Firmware Engineer

Neon Aerospace; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Neon Aerospace is seeking a Senior Platform/Real-Time Embedded Firmware Engineer in California. This role focuses on developing robust firmware for safety-critical control systems and working with real-time microcontroller platforms.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development, expertise in C/C++, and knowledge of communication protocols. A keen analytical mindset and debugging ability are crucial for this position.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $250,000 USD, aligned with role scope and individual experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded firmware for complex real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time firmware architecture.
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain real-time firmware architecture for safety-critical embedded control platforms.
• Develop firmware frameworks that support reusable control execution and system integration.
• Support integration with motor control, BMS, sensors, and vehicle control software.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time firmware architecture

Debugging across hardware, firmware, and systems

Communication protocols (CAN, SPI, Ethernet)

Analytical skills

Education

5+ years experience in embedded firmware for complex real-time systems

Tools

TI C2000

NXP

HIL testing tools

Job description

Neon Aerospace is seeking a Senior Platform/Real-Time Embedded Firmware Engineer in California. This role focuses on developing robust firmware for safety-critical control systems and working with real-time microcontroller platforms.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development, expertise in C/C++, and knowledge of communication protocols. A keen analytical mindset and debugging ability are crucial for this position.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $250,000 USD, aligned with role scope and individual experience.