Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Cleared2Hire is recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer for a mission‑driven team working to make nuclear energy more affordable. This is a hands‑on opportunity to develop safety‑critical software for industrial systems, working alongside engineers and scientists across electrical, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear disciplines. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ and Rust to control electromechanical actuators and process high‑speed sensor data.
• Design state machines, control architectures, and fault‑tolerant control logic.
• Partner with hardware and electrical engineers on system bring‑up, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Build automated build, test, and validation infrastructure.
• Validate safe, deterministic behavior under normal and fault conditions.
• Debug systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory tools.
• Support system testing, commissioning, and improvements to production equipment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience developing embedded or low‑level systems.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Go, Python, or Rust.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to make sound technical decisions with incomplete information.

Skills

• Data acquisition systems and digital signal processing.
• PCBA bring‑up and electrical hardware troubleshooting.
• Low‑level communication protocol debugging.
• Working in a fast‑paced engineering or startup environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to a 401(k).
• Potential stock options.

Schedule

The role may require extended hours and weekends as needed.