Standard Bots · 2 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer, Controls Systems
Glen Cove, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expStandard Bots is dedicated to lowering the barrier to entry to real-world automation through its robotics, vision, and networking platform. The Senior Firmware Engineer will design and maintain embedded firmware for motor control and system monitoring while collaborating closely with hardware and software teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for real-time motor control, sensing, and system monitoring
Debug complex system-level issues where root cause may span software, firmware, hardware, or component behavior
Use hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs to diagnose timing, signaling, and electrical issues
Act as a technical bridge between hardware and software, collaborating closely with EEs, controls, motion planning, and systems engineers
Advise leadership on technical decisions and strategy
Mentor and advise other engineers as well as peers on technical and personal advancement
Drive technical decision making and implementation through hands-on and technically deep work
Qualification
Required
5+ years working in complex environments
Strong technical background in electrical engineering
Experience with embedded firmware for real-time motor control, sensing, and system monitoring
Ability to debug complex system-level issues spanning software, firmware, hardware, or component behavior
Proficiency with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
Experience with MCUs: STM32
Proficiency in programming languages: C / C++
Experience with RTOS: FreeRTOS or similar
Familiarity with supporting systems: Linux host OS, NodeJS / TypeScript, Docker
Experience with tooling: GitHub Actions, CI/CD
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to mentor and advise other engineers
Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve implementations or systems
Ability to work in dynamic and ambitious environments
Preferred
Excited by new domains and challenges
Resourceful and self-driven
Impact driven, seeking user impact and value execution over technical idealism
Prioritizes simplicity, reliability, and velocity
Benefits
Employee Stock Options
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Company
Standard Bots
Standard Bots offers advanced automation solutions, including the RO1 robot, to help businesses streamline their operations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
General Catalyst
2024-07-12Series B· $63M
2024-01-19Convertible Note· $2M
2020-01-15Seed
Leadership Team
Evan Beard
Co-founder, CEO and Chief Engineer
David Golden
Co-Founder
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