Hardware Firmware Engineer
About The Position
Knightscope designs and operates Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) that safeguard people and property around the clock. Our fleet of ASRs combines robotics, edge AI, and cloud services to deliver actionable, real‑time intelligence to clients nation‑wide. The Hardware Firmware Engineer will have PCB design experience with microcontrollers, power electronic, voltage and current monitoring, serial communication protocols, ADC circuits and MOSFET switches. In addition, the Hardware Firmware engineer will have programming experience in embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of data structures, and implementing highly optimized code. The ideal candidate will also have the knowledge of PCB layout and embedded microcontroller architectures.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in prototyping and bringing up circuit boards
- Experience with OrCAD and/or Altium tool for schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout
- Experience with designing Low Power Systems
- 5+ years of experience in embedded C firmware design or equivalent experience
- Experience with programming Microchip PIC 32-bit microcontroller preferred.
- Experience with developing firmware for communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, UART and RS232
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse and distributed teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microchip PIC 32 bit microcontrollers preferred
- Experience with Java programming for an embedded Linux environment is a plus
- Experience with programming Microchip PIC 32-bit microcontroller preferred.
Responsibilities
- PCB design experience with OrCAD or Altium tools
- Firmware development for embedded systems using C
- Experience with Microchip PIC 32 bit microcontrollers preferred
- Experience with interfacing cellular IoT devices
- Experience with firmware development in a bare-metal environment
- Knowledge of common bus protocols: USB, I2C, SPI, RS232
- Good troubleshooting, debugging skills and comfortable with lab test equipment
- Experience with Java programming for an embedded Linux environment is a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance & LTD
- 401(k)
- PTO & Holidays
- Supplemental Insurance Options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
