Senior Controls & Firmware Engineer – Hydrogen Injection Systems
On-site
$140,000 – $210,000 + Equity (based on experience)
Maritime | Engines | Embedded Controls | Fuel Injection
Visa sponsorship and relocation are supported

Requirements

• 5+ years in control systems development.
• 3+ years working with engines, fuel injection systems, or turbine systems.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Embedded Coder, ECUs, microcontrollers, and RTOS.
• Strong debugging, integration, and calibration skills

ABOUT THE ROLE

A fast-growing climate-tech startup is developing a hardware plugin that injects hydrogen into shipping container ship engines, boosting energy efficiency by 30%. It’s a major sustainability initiative with strong ROI and they’re ready to hire now.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead firmware and control systems development for hydrogen injection in combustion engines.
• Create real-time control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink and generate C code.
• Integrate and configure ECUs, sensors, and actuators.
• Debug communication via CAN J1939, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet.
• Calibrate ECU parameters in real-time with tools like ETAS INCA or CANape.
• Collaborate closely with combustion engineers for seamless hardware-software integration.

Requirements

• 5+ years in control systems development.
• 3+ years working with engines, fuel injection systems, or turbine systems.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Embedded Coder, ECUs, microcontrollers, and RTOS.
• Strong debugging, integration, and calibration skills.

Preferred

• Experience with diesel engines (2- and 4-stroke).
• Background in maritime or automotive embedded systems.
• Knowledge of hydrogen fuel systems or hybrid technology.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Stock options
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in control systems development? Please elaborate
• Tell us about your experience working with engines, fuel injection systems, or turbine systems.

How many years have you worked with these systems, and in what context (e.g., automotive, marine, industrial)?

• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering?
• How many years of hands-on experience do you have with MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder?
• Do you have hands-on experience with 2-stroke or 4-stroke diesel engines?

If yes, please describe the context and your specific responsibilities.

• Have you worked on embedded systems for maritime or automotive applications?

Tell us about the environment, your role, and the technologies used.

• What experience do you have with hydrogen fuel systems or hybrid engine technologies?

Please elaborate on any relevant projects or exposure, even if it was academic or experimental.

• What are your salary expectations?

Ability to Commute:

• Alameda, CA (Required)

Work Location: In perso