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The Embedded Firmware Engineer III will work with a talented multidisciplinary team of engineers to help design cutting edge robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for clients in a wide variety of industries with applications on earth and outer space.\n\nVitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.\n\nOur Core Values\nOur core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.\n\n3 Weeks of Paid Time Off\n10 Paid Company Observed Holidays\nBirthday & Anniversary Incentives\n401K Employer Match\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nCompany-paid Life Insurance\nCompany-paid Short & Long-term Disability\nContinuing Education Reimbursement Program\nGenerous Referral Program\n\nThe Role\nThe primary responsibility of the E mbedded Firmware Engineer III is to develop and troubleshoot hardware which may require basic hands on mechanical and electrical assembly skills to diagnose issues and implement fixes during the development process .\n\nKey Responsibilities\nWrite code for firmware, drivers, and embedded devices\nHands-on bring-up and integration of electromechanical systems and devices (motors, motor controllers, linear and rotary actuators, analog and digital sensors, etc)\nWork closely with electrical engineers and technicians to support board bring-up, integration, and testing.\nTranslate hardware requirements into firmware and embedded software requirements\nBe technically excellent, accountable for your work, and responsible for deadlines\nConstantly strive to improve your own technical skills, company processes, and be willing to both teach and learn from your peers.\nTravel when required to support hardware assembly, testing, and integration.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications & Experience\nBS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline applicable to robotics\n8+ years of software engineering experience developing production-grade firmware and embedded software with preference to electromechanical hardware and robotic systems\nExperience testing, validating, and managing firmware deployments for products in the field\nStrong programming skills in C++ and Python with good coding, commenting, and documentation practices\nProficiency coding embedded systems using C/C++, VHDL, or Verilog in a Linux environment\nContribute to design documentation for test protocols, reports, and software requirements\nExperience with full life-cycle library and application development, Git version control, software testing, and continuous integration\nAbility to read circuit diagrams and perform basic debugging\nDevelopment experience with robotic systems and theory (mechatronics, motor control, kinematics, dynamics, sensing, control, planning, etc.)\nExperience working with I/O technologies and embedded systems such as: communication protocols (SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, CAN, I2C, RS 232 etc.), actuators, motors, motor controllers, sensors (incremental and absolute encoders, analog sensors, IMUs, etc)\nProof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required to comply with ITAR regulations.\nMotivation to learn whatever knowledge you are missing to get the job done right\nFamiliarity and proficiency using basic electronics tools (soldering iron, crimpers, oscilloscope, etc).\nSpaceflight hardware and avionics\nSpaceflight hardware process development cycles, from requirements generation to V&V\nSoftware design/qualification experience for radiation hardened electronics\nKnowledge of automated software test and continuous integration systems\nROS and experience with ROS hardware integration\nAbility to work well on a team and take full responsibility for individual tasks which may be open ended\n\nVitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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The Embedded Firmware Engineer III will work with a talented multidisciplinary team of engineers to help design cutting edge robotic systems and electromechanical hardware for clients in a wide variety of industries with applications on earth and outer space.\n\nVitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.\n\nOur Core Values\nOur core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. 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