Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Robotics)

Openshelf•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our small, focused team working to solve a big, real-world problem: physical inventory. You’ll work directly with the founders to design and build open-source hardware and software systems that automate storage, retrieval, and tracking. This role is central to our effort to create a flexible, small-scale AS/RS solution that can be used in a wide range of environments—not just warehouses with big budgets. This is an onsite role that requires 5 days in the office in NYC (Midtown). We are not considering any sort of relocation at this time. What Are We Trying to Solve? We’re building an open-source system to automate physical inventory—combining hardware and software to handle things like storage, retrieval, and real-time tracking. The Problem: Managing physical inventory is messy. Manual processes are slow, error-prone, and don’t scale well. It's hard to know what you have, where it is, or how much space it's taking up. What We’re Doing: We’re developing a localized AS/RS system that captures weight, dimensions, and location data every time something moves. We're designing it to be flexible and open so others can adapt, improve, and deploy it across all kinds of environments—not just warehouses with big budgets. The goal is accurate, real-time visibility into physical inventory, made as accessible as possible.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Rust.
Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM Cortex).
Ability to read component datasheets and implement drivers.
Knowledge of industrial sensors and ability to test/install the sensors.
Experience with EDA software (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCAD, OrCAD).
Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, Modbus).
Hands-on experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and debuggers.
Experience with Deploying Software to consumer devices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Front-end experience is a plus.
Experience with Yocto/Buildroot is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement embedded systems, including both hardware and software components.
Select and integrate microcontrollers, processors, sensors, and other electronic components.
Write, test, and debug firmware for embedded systems using languages such as Rust, Python, Typescript.
Optimize code for performance, reliability, and resource usage.
Design and analyze schematics and PCB layouts using OrCAD or similar EDA software.
Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of software with electronic components.
Conduct system-level testing, debugging, and validation to ensure compliance with design requirements.
Develop and execute test plans, including unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers.
Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including system architecture, schematics, and firmware specifications.
Ensure systems comply with industry standards and regulations.