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Firmware Engineer

Permanent
Engineering
Experienced
Firmware, C++, Embedded
Huntington Beach, California
California
US$130000 - US$260000 per annum
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Firmware Engineer

Location: Huntington Beach, CA

On-site: 5 days per week

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: $130,000 to $260,000 + equity

We are working with a fast-scaling defense technology startup seeking a Firmware Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join a highly hands-on embedded software team. This role is suited to engineers who thrive in early-stage or high-growth environments, enjoy ownership, and want direct impact on mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.

You will work closely with hardware and systems teams, contributing across the full product lifecycle from early prototyping through to deployment. This is a highly practical role for engineers who enjoy building, testing, and iterating quickly in a startup setting.

The Role

  • Develop firmware for the control and operation of embedded systems used in aerospace and defense applications
  • Work hands-on with prototyping and testing, including component selection, firmware definition, system integration, and troubleshooting
  • Implement control algorithms enabling precise movement and operation within embedded platforms
  • Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and other technical stakeholders to deliver tightly integrated systems
  • Ensure firmware meets applicable defense, safety, performance, and quality standards

Technical Environment

  • C
  • C++
  • Rust

Experience Required

  • 3+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience
  • Proven background in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical embedded environments
  • Strong C and C++ experience in resource-constrained embedded systems. Rust experience is advantageous
  • Comfortable operating in a startup or scale-up environment with high ownership and pace
  • Willing and able to work on-site full-time in Huntington Beach, CA
  • Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card holder)
  • Visa sponsorship is not available

This opportunity will appeal to engineers who want to move fast, work close to the hardware, and contribute directly to advanced systems with real-world impact, within a startup environment that values execution, accountability, and technical depth.

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