Embedded & Automation Engineer

Firestorm is building the next generation of uncrewed aircraft and advanced manufacturing systems. As an Embedded & Automation Engineer, you will design and implement embedded and real-time software for manufacturing cell automation, build and operate SIL / HIL / VIL infrastructure, and own the edge agent and hardware abstraction layer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations
• 5+ years of embedded, real-time, or robotics software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company holiday calendar
• 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
• Mental Health Resources