Embedded Firmware Engineer

Nevada Heat Treating LLC•Newark, CA

15h

About The Position

Vitesse Systems is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the team! The Embedded Firmware Engineer will work with a talented multidisciplinary team of engineers to help design cutting edge robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for clients in a wide variety of industries with applications on earth and outer space. Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute. Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline applicable to robotics
Level I: 2+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems
Level II: 5+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems
Level III: 8+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems
Experience testing, validating, and managing firmware deployments for products in the field
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python with good coding, commenting, and documentation practices
Proficiency coding embedded systems using C/C++, VHDL, or Verilog in a Linux environment
Contribute to design documentation for test protocols, reports, and software requirements
Experience with full life-cycle library and application development, Git version control, software testing, and continuous integration
Ability to read circuit diagrams and perform basic debugging
Development experience with robotic systems and theory (mechatronics, motor control, kinematics, dynamics, sensing, control, planning, etc.)
Experience working with I/O technologies and embedded systems such as: communication protocols (SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, CAN, I2C, RS 232 etc.), actuators, motors, motor controllers, sensors (incremental and absolute encoders, analog sensors, IMUs, etc)
Proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required to comply with ITAR regulations.
Motivation to learn whatever knowledge you are missing to get the job done right
Familiarity and proficiency using basic electronics tools (soldering iron, crimpers, oscilloscope, etc).
Ability to work well on a team and take full responsibility for individual tasks which may be open ended

Nice To Haves

Spaceflight hardware and avionics
Spaceflight hardware process development cycles, from requirements generation to V&V
Software design/qualification experience for radiation hardened electronics
Knowledge of automated software test and continuous integration systems
Real Time Operating System (RTOS) development
ROS and experience with ROS hardware integration

Responsibilities

Write code for firmware, drivers, and embedded devices
Hands-on bring-up and integration of electromechanical systems and devices (motors, motor controllers, linear and rotary actuators, analog and digital sensors, etc)
Work closely with electrical engineers and technicians to support board bring-up, integration, and testing.
Translate hardware requirements into firmware and embedded software requirements
Be technically excellent, accountable for your work, and responsible for deadlines
Constantly strive to improve your own technical skills, company processes, and be willing to both teach and learn from your peers.
Travel when required to support hardware assembly, testing, and integration.
Other duties as assigned.