Senior Firmware Engineer

3 weeks ago

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

Firestorm is a pioneering defense technology company that has revolutionized the concept of democratized deterrence. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of our current and next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team in San Diego, where you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing advanced firmware solutions for our mission-adaptable aerial vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and other embedded systems, ensuring efficient and reliable bare-metal code.
  • Implement device drivers for hardware peripherals, guaranteeing seamless integration with the overall system.
  • Optimize and debug embedded software to ensure high performance, reliability, and adherence to timing constraints.
  • 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.
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 range: $150,000 to $180,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Firestorm is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our culture at Firestorm fosters collaboration, respect, and trust to empower passionate people to do their best work.

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