Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Tool System Architecture & Strategy

• Define the global electrical and firmware architecture for robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), ensuring hot-swappable modularity.
• Architect deterministic communication protocols, including CANopen and EtherCAT, between smart tools and the main robot controller.
• Design hardware safety systems, such as emergency stops for spinning blades and sanders, compliant with industrial standards.

Advanced Hardware Hacking & PCB Design

• Lead the reverse-engineering of complex, high-power tool electronics.
• Define methods to bypass or interface with proprietary motor controllers.
• Lead schematic design and review for custom PCBs, focusing on noise immunity, power isolation, and compact form factors.

Firmware & Motor Control

• Architect real-time firmware in C/C++ on advanced microcontrollers using RTOS environments.
• Implement motor control strategies, including BLDC and field-oriented control (FOC).
• Implement closed-loop force and speed feedback mechanisms for robotic tools.

Team Leadership & Integration

• Mentor Senior, Regular, and Apprentice engineers while setting standards for code quality and hardware design.
• Work with the core controls and ROS 2 teams to define standardized APIs for seamless tool actuation.

Requirements

• Master's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of deep experience in embedded systems, motor control, and mixed-signal PCB design.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ and RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
• Extensive experience reverse-engineering undocumented electronic systems.
• Deep knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including CAN, SPI, and EtherCAT.
• Exceptional debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debug probes.

Preferred Experience

• Hacking off-the-shelf embedded systems and integrating them into projects.

Benefits

• Experience a dynamic startup environment focused on robotics and AI innovation.
• Contribute to technology intended to transform the construction industry.
• Work alongside a talented engineering team committed to real-world impact.
• Learn from experienced professionals and develop robotics software engineering skills.
• Gain practical experience in a real-world engineering environment.