Salient Motion
Senior Firmware Engineer
at Salient Motion
Who We Are We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat!
We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.
A couple other things:
We are open to relocating you
We have great benefits
We are well funded, and already generating revenue
We are located in beautiful Torrance, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility
We have a flexible work policy
About the role We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team and lead the development of secure, high-performance embedded software for aerospace and defense systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in embedded design, network protocols, and secure communication, and thrives in an environment where precision and reliability are paramount.
This role is onsite (≥ 4 days per week) and requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of our defense‑related projects.
What you'll do
Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and aerospace‑certified platforms
Develop, optimize, and maintain RTOS‑based applications (FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
Integrate WiFi modules and Ethernet interfaces, including driver development (ubxlib, NXP SDK, STM32 MAC/PHY)
Implement and debug network protocols including lwIP TCP/IP, MQTT (v5 preferred), and TFTP/FTP
Ensure robust and secure data communication using TLS, WPA3, PKI, and certificate‑based methods
Support secure boot processes, firmware over‑the‑air (OTA) updates, and TrustZone‑based security features
Apply best practices in debugging using JTAG, logic analyzers, Wireshark, and MQTT Explorer
Contribute to compliance with aerospace standards, including ARINC 853 (CSMIM) and ARINC 615A
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in hardware, systems, and product engineering to deliver high‑quality solutions
What you need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Proven experience in embedded system design and firmware development (C/C++)
Strong background with STM32 microcontrollers and RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
Hands‑on experience with lwIP TCP/IP stack, MQTT, and TFTP/FTP protocols
Familiarity with WiFi modules, Ethernet interfaces, and driver integration
Strong knowledge of secure communication standards (TLS, WPA3, PKI, TrustZone, Secure Boot, OTA updates)
Proficiency in debugging and network analysis tools
U.S. citizenship/Green Card required; ability to work on defense‑related projects
Nice to haves
Experience with aerospace‑certified microcontrollers and compliance standards
Knowledge of ARINC 853 (CSMIM) and ARINC 615A
What we have to offer We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.
We offer competitive compensation + equity
Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company
Flexible PTO
401K
More to come!
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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at Salient Motion
Who We Are We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat!
We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.
A couple other things:
We are open to relocating you
We have great benefits
We are well funded, and already generating revenue
We are located in beautiful Torrance, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility
We have a flexible work policy
About the role We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team and lead the development of secure, high-performance embedded software for aerospace and defense systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in embedded design, network protocols, and secure communication, and thrives in an environment where precision and reliability are paramount.
This role is onsite (≥ 4 days per week) and requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of our defense‑related projects.
What you'll do
Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and aerospace‑certified platforms
Develop, optimize, and maintain RTOS‑based applications (FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
Integrate WiFi modules and Ethernet interfaces, including driver development (ubxlib, NXP SDK, STM32 MAC/PHY)
Implement and debug network protocols including lwIP TCP/IP, MQTT (v5 preferred), and TFTP/FTP
Ensure robust and secure data communication using TLS, WPA3, PKI, and certificate‑based methods
Support secure boot processes, firmware over‑the‑air (OTA) updates, and TrustZone‑based security features
Apply best practices in debugging using JTAG, logic analyzers, Wireshark, and MQTT Explorer
Contribute to compliance with aerospace standards, including ARINC 853 (CSMIM) and ARINC 615A
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in hardware, systems, and product engineering to deliver high‑quality solutions
What you need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Proven experience in embedded system design and firmware development (C/C++)
Strong background with STM32 microcontrollers and RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
Hands‑on experience with lwIP TCP/IP stack, MQTT, and TFTP/FTP protocols
Familiarity with WiFi modules, Ethernet interfaces, and driver integration
Strong knowledge of secure communication standards (TLS, WPA3, PKI, TrustZone, Secure Boot, OTA updates)
Proficiency in debugging and network analysis tools
U.S. citizenship/Green Card required; ability to work on defense‑related projects
Nice to haves
Experience with aerospace‑certified microcontrollers and compliance standards
Knowledge of ARINC 853 (CSMIM) and ARINC 615A
What we have to offer We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.
We offer competitive compensation + equity
Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company
Flexible PTO
401K
More to come!
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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