Firmware Engineer

Department: Software

Report to: Software Engineering Manager

Who we are:

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.

Job Summary:

As a Firmware Engineer at Hellbender, you will have a key role in developing new products, including cameras and robotic sensors, from the ground up. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to generate innovative solutions to address unique issues on a wide variety of projects. The coding will consist of C, C++, and Rust development in an embedded environment. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing embedded firmware
• Using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, multimeters, and other tools for electronic diagnostics
• Writing event-driven and asynchronous applications primarily in Rust with some C and C++
• Writing software that communicates with and controls other devices over interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI and others
• Writing kernel drivers

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
• 1-3 year’s experience of hands-on experience in embedded engineering is preferred, but new graduates familiar with embedded systems are invited to apply
• Ability to read schematics and data sheets with hands-on experience debugging hardware platforms is essential
• Working experience with embassy-rs preferred
• Raspberry Pi RP2040 and Arduino experience
• Working experience with C and C++ is required, experience with Rust is preferred
• Knowledge of SW product cycle
• Good working knowledge of revision control and code review tools like SVN or Git
• Working experience using Linux
• Previous experience writing drivers for microcontroller peripherals
• Strong documentation skills highly preferred
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) is essential

Compensation:

This will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities. This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
• Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
• Hellbender Inc. Stock through our Equity Incentive Plan
• Profit Sharing (through 401k)
• Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule

Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh

Opportunity for advancement:

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15238: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person