Motor Drive Firmware Engineer
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Industrial Machinery
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-13
Responsibilities
- Design and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ for real-time motor control.
- Develop high-frequency control loops and control algorithms for motor systems.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up motor control boards.
- Debug power stages, gate drivers, and sensor feedback systems.
- Use lab equipment to validate performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Optimize firmware for latency, efficiency, and reliability.
- Conduct lab and field testing to validate motor performance.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development focused on motor control systems.
- Strong experience with real-time control loops and BLDC/PMSM motors.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience with microcontrollers such as STM32 or TI C2000.
- Strong debugging skills using hardware lab tools.
- Experience with advanced motor control techniques is a plus.
- Familiarity with high-reliability or defense systems.
