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Senior Firmware Engineer

Engtal
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026

Senior Firmware Engineer


We’re working with a well-funded, engineering-led defense technology startup developing next-generation autonomous systems designed to operate in highly challenging, real-world environments.


The Role

We’re looking for a Firmware Engineer to play a key role in developing high-performance embedded systems for advanced electromechanical platforms. You’ll be working on real-time control software and tightly integrated hardware systems in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop real-time embedded software in C for performance-critical applications
  • Design and implement firmware for microcontroller-based systems
  • Interpret datasheets and contribute to schematic design across digital and analog circuits
  • Collaborate on system architecture across hardware and software boundaries
  • Test, debug, and validate embedded systems in both lab and real-world environments
  • Optimize performance, latency, and power consumption on constrained hardware
  • Document designs, architectures, and test procedures


What We’re Looking For

  • 3 years of experience in embedded firmware and electrical design
  • Strong C experience in real-time or safety-critical systems
  • Background in microcontroller-based systems and embedded circuit design
  • Experience with hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

Salary : $160,000 - $240,000

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