Senior Firmware Engineer

1 day ago

San Diego, California, United States Firestorm Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team at Firestorm, a defense-meets-Silicon Valley technology company. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing advanced firmware solutions for our mission-adaptable aerial vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and other embedded systems, ensuring efficient and reliable bare-metal code.
  • Design and implement device drivers for hardware peripherals, ensuring seamless integration with the overall system.
  • Optimize and debug embedded software to ensure high performance, reliability, and adherence to timing constraints.
  • Implement secure coding practices to protect firmware against vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of embedded systems.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to design and integrate firmware with hardware components, participating in schematic reviews and hardware bring-up.
  • Participate in system architecture design and contribute to the overall embedded system design, including hardware-software co-design considerations.
  • Lead the design and execution of comprehensive test plans for embedded systems, including unit testing, integration testing, and system validation.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and secure coding practices.
Requirements
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a firmware or embedded software engineer, with extensive expertise in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
  • Proven experience in developing firmware for STM32 microcontrollers or similar ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.
  • Strong knowledge of bare-metal programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience with real-time debugging tools like JTAG/SWD debuggers and logic analyzers.
  • Solid understanding of embedded software development processes, including version control systems (e.g., Git), debugging tools, and build systems.
  • Experience with hardware-software integration and troubleshooting at the hardware level.
  • Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontroller peripherals, and communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and experience in developing secure embedded software.
  • Experience with cross-compilation toolchains.
  • Extensive experience with direct register-level programming and manipulation for microcontroller peripherals.
  • Deep understanding of microcontroller timers, PWM, ADC/DAC, DMA, and configuring them.
  • Familiarity with network protocols and socket programming for embedded systems.
  • US citizen or permanent resident, eligible to obtain and maintain a high-level US Government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with the PX4 Autopilot ecosystem and practical experience with UAS/drones.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems such as NuttX and SafeRTOS.
  • Proficient in interpreting Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and implementing hardware interfaces based on these specifications for integration with external systems and devices.
  • Familiarity with hardware design principles, including an understanding of schematics and PCB layouts.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and tooling.
  • Experience with code analysis tools and techniques for embedded systems, including static analysis and unit testing frameworks.
  • Knowledge of sensor integration and UAV flight controllers.
  • Experience with low-power design and optimization techniques in embedded systems.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD practices for embedded systems.
  • Understanding of hardware security modules (HSM) and secure boot processes.
  • Experience with wireless communication technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa).
  • Proficiency with development tools and IDEs such as Keil uVision, IAR Embedded Workbench, GCC ARM toolchain, and debugging tools like GDB and openOCD.
  • Prior involvement in projects requiring compliance with military or defense industry standards and regulations, especially those related to secure and reliable embedded systems.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge defense technology projects.

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