Senior Firmware Engineer at Salient Motion

Torrance, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embedded Firmware Development, Motor Control Technology, STM32 Microcontrollers, RTOS, Network Protocols, Secure Communication, Debugging, WiFi Modules, Ethernet Interfaces, TLS, WPA3, PKI, Secure Boot, OTA Updates, Aerospace Standards, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements** Who We Are We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat! We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future. A couple other things: We are open to relocating you We have great benefits We are well funded, and already generating revenue We are located in beautiful Torrance, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility About the role: We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team and lead the development of secure, high-performance embedded software for aerospace and defense systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in embedded design, network protocols, and secure communication, and thrives in an environment where precision and reliability are paramount. This role is onsite (≥ 4 days per week) and requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of our defense-related projects. What you'll do: Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and aerospace-certified platforms Develop, optimize, and maintain RTOS-based applications (FreeRTOS, ThreadX) Integrate WiFi modules and Ethernet interfaces, including driver development (ubxlib, NXP SDK, STM32 MAC/PHY) Implement and debug network protocols including lwIP TCP/IP, MQTT (v5 preferred), and TFTP/FTP Ensure robust and secure data communication using TLS, WPA3, PKI, and certificate-based methods Support secure boot processes, firmware over-the-air (OTA) updates, and TrustZone-based security features Apply best practices in debugging using JTAG, logic analyzers, Wireshark, and MQTT Explorer Contribute to compliance with aerospace standards, including ARINC 853 (CSMIM) and ARINC 615A Collaborate with cross-functional teams in hardware, systems, and product engineering to deliver high-quality solutions What you need: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Proven experience in embedded system design and firmware development (C/C++) Strong background with STM32 microcontrollers and RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX) Hands-on experience with lwIP TCP/IP stack, MQTT, and TFTP/FTP protocols Familiarity with WiFi modules, Ethernet interfaces, and driver integration Strong knowledge of secure communication standards (TLS, WPA3, PKI, TrustZone, Secure Boot, OTA updates) Proficiency in debugging and network analysis tools U.S. citizenship required; ability to work on defense-related projects Nice to haves: Experience with aerospace-certified microcontrollers and compliance standards Knowledge of ARINC 853 (CSMIM) and ARINC 615A Prior defense, aerospace, or safety-critical system development experience What we have to offer: We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale. We offer competitive compensation + equity Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company Flexible PTO 401K More to come!

Responsibilities

The Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer will architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for aerospace and defense systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions and contribute to compliance with aerospace standards.