Firmware Engineer - Autonomous Weapons & Drone SystemsLocation: Onsite -Leander, TX
Type: Full-Time
Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship or ITAR-Eligible Status Required
Build the intelligence behind the frontier of defense.
As a Firmware Engineer, you'll develop embedded systems on STM32 Microcontrollers that drives our autonomous platforms: from flight control and perception to mission planning and target engagement.
If you crave ownership, speed, and tangible results, this is where firmware meets steel.
Responsibilities- Develop embedded systems on STM32 microcontrollers
- Low level driver development, peripherals, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) and real time systems design
- Comfortable working in the intersection of electronics, sensors, actuators, motor control and embedded software
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of professional Firmware engineering experience.
- Solid Mechatronics background
- Experience developing production-quality firmware in Rust.
- Troubleshooting hardware/software interactions
- ITAR Eligibility: To Conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. Citizen or National, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 9 U.S.C section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C section 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, or autonomy.
- Familiarity with drone/UAV systems, real-time operating systems, or embedded development.
- Experience at a high-growth startup or technology company with strong engineering practices.
- Experience using the Embassy asynchronous embedded Framework
- Experience taking systems from prototype through deployment
Benefits / Compensation Overview We are always looking for good people! Wild West Systems is committed to providing its satisfaction and productivity.
- Bi-weekly pay schedule
- Stock Options provided with every offer
- Healthcare insurance premium paid at 100% for every employee, 90% for dependents
- Vision and Dental premium paid at 100%
- Life Insurance
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