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Head of Embedded Engineering

Engtal
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Head of Embedded Firmware Engineering (Full-time, On-site)

Location : El Segundo, CA

Visa : Not available (must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain top-secret security clearance)

Role Overview :

The Head of Embedded Firmware Engineering will lead the embedded firmware team, establish a CI / CD culture, scale the team, and ensure efficient firmware development for cutting-edge technology. This position requires both leadership and technical expertise, with hands-on involvement in debugging and firmware development.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Establish a CI / CD culture for firmware development.
  • Lead and build a high-performing firmware team.
  • Act as an individual contributor (IC) with hands-on involvement, especially in debugging and differentiating between electrical and firmware issues.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and electrical teams, requiring a solid understanding of both areas.

Required Experience :

  • 8-15 years of experience in firmware engineering with extensive hardware exposure.
  • Proficiency in C / C , STM, I2C, SPI, CAN BUS, Bare Metal Programming, UART, and related technologies.
  • Strong background in electrical and hardware experience, with the ability to dive deep into the technical aspects.
  • Strong understanding of modern software deployment practices, particularly release workflows for git and CI / CD of firmware.
  • Experience implementing embedded CI / CD pipelines for firmware.
  • Experience recruiting or building out engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with FPV drone software (ELRS, BetaFlight, BLHeli, BlueJay) is a plus.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, especially ST Microelectronics, and embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN BUS).
  • Experience with low-level and bare metal embedded programming, new board bring-up, and basic electrical engineering skills (e.g., Ohm's law, circuit debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
  • Comfort working in fast-paced environments, particularly with companies that produce low-cost custom hardware with fast iteration cycles (e.g., consumer electronics, toys).
  • Work Policy : On-site, full-time in El Segundo, CA

    This role is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about both leadership and hands-on engineering to shape the future of firmware in innovative technology.

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