Embedded & Automation Engineer
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 140000 - 230000
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Posted on:
3 days ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Firestorm is building the next generation of uncrewedaircraftand the advanced manufacturing systems that deliver them at speed. The Software Integration & Operationsdepartmentowns the software layer that spans factory floor to cloud - the applications automation edge systems and intelligence that make it possible to iterate product designs automate advanced manufacturing and scale production with uncompromising quality and rigor.
This team willown everything that runs on the factory floor below the application layer: real-time control software cobot integration bring-up automation test fixtures and the hardware abstraction layer that lets factory systems speak to our cloud platform. As an Embedded & Automation Engineer you will build the software that turns a physical manufacturing cell into an intelligent automated data-producing system. You will integrate cobots design andoperatehardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test infrastructure build bring-up and flashing tools and own the hardware abstraction layer that the rest of the platform depends on. This role lives at the software/hardware boundary and demands fluency inbothyou will need to excel in rapid-development and hardening for scale and safety.
What Youll Do
- Design and implement embedded and real-time software for manufacturing cell automation - cobot integration fixture control bring-up sequences and data acquisition.
- Build and operate SIL / HIL / VIL infrastructure for automated validation of hardware and software integration.
- Own the edge agent and hardware abstraction layer that interfaces between factory equipment and the cloud platform.
- Develop firmware-adjacent tooling for bring-up and flashing of production hardware including factory flashing stations.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering and hardware teams to define the automation strategy for each manufacturing cell.
- Drive integration of robotics middleware (ROS 2 or equivalent) with industrial cobots such as UR Fanuc or ABB.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- U.S. Citizenshiprequireddue to ITAR regulations
- 5 years of embedded real-time or robotics software engineering experience.
- Strongproficiencyin C / C and Python; comfortable at the software / hardware boundary.
- Hands-on experience with industrial cobots or robotic systems (UR Fanuc ABB or similar) and motion control.
- Experience building or operating HIL / SIL test infrastructure for hardware-connected software.
- Fluency with Linux-based embedded systems real-time operating systems or equivalent.
- Demonstrated history of holding yourself and your teammates to a high standard even when it creates discomfort.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of embedded real-time or robotics software engineering experience.
- Demonstrated ability to influence across engineering without formal authority: design reviews technical decisions and cross-team alignment.
- Background in manufacturing automation or industrial robotics deployments.
- Experience with ROS 2 or equivalent robotics middleware.
- Prior experience with firmware bring-up and hardware flashing tooling.
- Aerospace defense or regulated-manufacturing experience.
Work Environment
- Remote (U.S.) with theoptionto be based at our Headquarters in San Diego welcome candidates who are local or open torelocating; relocationassistanceis available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate
- Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically for testing and demonstrations
Compensation
US Salary Range: $140000 - $230000 USD
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors including but not limited to relevant experience education certifications specialized skills geographic location and business needs. Actual compensation may vary and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Benefits & Perks
Our culture fosters collaboration respect and trust empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:
- We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November & December
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D short-term and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services such as free legal and financial support are available to you as well
Export Control Compliance
To conform to U.S. government export control regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic under federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities women Veterans and those with disabilities to apply and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process please dont hesitate to reach out to us atso we can provide the support you need.
Required Experience:
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