Motor Drive Firmware Engineer

Allen Control Systems

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in electrical and firmware design and embedded software development
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems and Python for scripting
  • Hands-on experience with military standards testing and validation protocols
  • Knowledge of microcontroller control systems, power conversion, and motor drives
  • Experience deploying real-time control software in robotics or autonomous systems
  • Ability to integrate software with hardware components

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded software for real-time responsiveness in C++
  • Create detailed electrical schematics based on microcontroller and IC datasheets
  • Document designs thoroughly, including pseudocode and test protocols
  • Conduct testing and debugging in lab and field environments
  • Optimize code performance and reduce power consumption for efficient systems

Benefits

  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
About The Role

We are looking for a Motor Drive Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in embedded systems and real-time control for electromechanical systems. You will design and implement high-performance motor control firmware critical to the precision and reliability of our autonomous platforms, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration across hardware and software.

What You'll Do
  • Design and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ for real-time motor control, including high-frequency control loops, deterministic system behavior, and control algorithms (PID, FOC) for BLDC, PMSM, or similar motor systems.
  • Work closely with electrical engineers to bring up motor control boards, including debugging power stages, gate drivers, and sensor feedback systems.
  • Use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers to validate performance and troubleshoot control, timing, and signal integrity issues.
  • Optimize firmware for latency, efficiency, and reliability in hardware-constrained environments; conduct lab and field testing to validate motor performance under real-world operating conditions.


What You'll Need
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with a focus on motor control systems.
  • Strong experience with real-time control loops and BLDC/PMSM motors, motor drivers, and power electronics.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and experience with microcontrollers such as STM32, TI C2000, or similar.
  • Strong debugging skills using hardware lab tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.


You'll Stand Out
  • Experience with Field-Oriented Control (FOC) or advanced motor control techniques.
  • RTOS or bare-metal real-time firmware experience.
  • Experience integrating firmware with mechanical systems and actuators.
  • Familiarity with high-reliability or defense systems.


What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off


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