Embedded Systems Engineer-Federal

About this role

FieldAI is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to design, implement, and deploy compute systems for autonomous robotic platforms. You'll work across firmware, Linux configuration, and hardware integration for ARM and x86 platforms, collaborating with sensor and autonomy teams to ensure reliable field performance.

What you'll do

• Architect and configure embedded compute platforms (ARM/x86 SBCs) with evaluation and selection
• Set up and customize Linux environments, ROS middleware, and I/O interfaces for robotic applications
• Integrate compute systems with sensors and peripherals using USB, Ethernet, CAN, I²C, SPI, and GMSL protocols
• Build and maintain firmware, drivers, ROS nodes, and data acquisition pipelines for hardware components
• Conduct system-level testing including thermal profiling, latency measurement, and power analysis
• Support production QA, debugging, and diagnostics monitoring across CPU, GPU, memory, and networking

What they're looking for

• Embedded systems platforms (Jetson, Raspberry Pi, x86 NUCs, custom SBCs)
• Linux system configuration, scripting, and headless deployment
• Firmware development for microcontrollers (bare-metal and RTOS)
• C++ and Python programming for embedded/application development
• Communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, CAN, GMSL)
• ROS ecosystem, device drivers, and data streaming
• Hardware/software debugging tools (oscilloscopes, power monitors, analyzers)
• Systems-level optimization across compute, thermal, timing, and I/O

Benefits

• Competitive salary range $70,000–$300,000 based on experience
• Full benefits package
• Equity compensation
• Generous time off
• Flexible working hours supporting focus and work-life balance
• Fully onsite role in Mission Viejo, CA with collaborative environment