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San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Firmware & Embedded Development

  • Write and test embedded firmware for controllers motor drivers and sensors

  • Implement real-time control loops sensor acquisition and signal processing

  • Develop firmware testing and debugging tools to ensure reliability

PCB & System Design

  • Design embedded PCBs integrating MCUs sensors drivers and communication interfaces

  • Simulate and optimize for performance durability and noise immunity

Sensor & Motor Integration

  • Integrate sensors (IMUs LiDAR cameras) and motors into embedded platforms

  • Build firmware for accurate efficient motor control

Prototyping & Testing

  • Assemble and field-test prototypes in rugged outdoor and defense-like conditions

  • Conduct environmental shock and vibration testing for reliability validation

Manufacturing & Scale-Up

  • Lead design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure production readiness

  • Work closely with vendors and suppliers to meet quality and cost targets

Cross-Functional System Integration

  • Collaborate with mechanical optical and robotics teams for full system integration

  • Build software interfaces with other computing systems across the platform

  • Support field deployments with hands-on troubleshooting and guidance

Documentation & Compliance

  • Produce schematics BOMs wiring diagrams and firmware documentation

  • Ensure systems meet safety MIL-STD and ITAR compliance requirements


Qualifications :

  • 38 years in embedded systems firmware development or robotics

  • Strong in embedded C/C with some Python

  • Familiar with RTOS Altium/KiCad and debugging tools

  • Experience with PCB design sensor integration motor control

  • Skilled in designing for EMI/EMC thermal and real-world rugged use

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Robotics or related field

  • Strong problem-solver with a bias for action and hands-on experimentation

  • Comfortable in fast-paced cross-disciplinary environments

  • Excellent communicator and collaborator

  • Experience with rugged electronics in harsh environments

  • Familiarity with MIL-STD and ITAR compliance

  • Background in robotics or real-time control systems

  • Active or eligible for U.S. security clearance


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

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