- Robot type
- Defense
- Location
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
ENGINEER, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (ELECTRONICS)
Job description
We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer with a focus on firmware development to help address growing firmware needs across Ghost's Q-UGV platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer with some professional firmware experience who is ready to deepen their skills under the mentorship of our Senior Embedded Engineer while taking meaningful ownership of firmware development work.You will work on low-level firmware for embedded robotic subsystems including sensing, motor control, battery management, and high-speed communication.
This position reports to the Head of Electrical and Firmware Engineering and works closely with a team of interdisciplinary team of firmware, mechanical,…
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 1 to 2 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development. Internship and co-op experience counts toward this.
- Proficiency in firmware development in C or C++.
- Familiarity with the STM32 MCU family or a comparable microcontroller family.
- Demonstrated experience debugging embedded systems in a structured, systematic manner.
- Strong track record with revision control (Git or similar).
- Willingness to work closely with a senior mentor and accept direction while building independent ownership over time.
- Experience with FreeRTOS or another RTOS.
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