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# Embedded Firmware and Controls Engineer in Los Angeles

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/embedded-firmware-and-controls-engineer-los-angeles-31687985

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
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 * Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience developing firmware for microcontrollers or embedded systems, * Experience with STM32 or similar microcontrollers
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 * Experience with encoders, system identification, trajectory , or advanced control techniques
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 * Familiarity with PX4, MAVLink, ROS/ROS 2, or similar robotics ecosystems
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 * Experience with BLDC/PMSM motor control, ESCs, servo systems, or precision actuators
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 * Experience with robotics, drones, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, or other safety-critical electromechanical systems

## Description

We are seeking an Embedded Firmware & Controls Engineer to develop the low-level software and control systems that power our aerial robotics platforms. This role focuses on embedded firmware, real-time controls, motor-driven electromechanical systems, and precision motion. You will write and debug firmware, develop and tune control algorithms, integrate sensors and actuators, and test your work directly on physical systems. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across software, electronics, and mechanical hardware and understands how to make complex physical systems behave precisely, reliably, and safely.