Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Control Systems
Job Description
Job Description
Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Control Systems
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join the Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com
If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you. Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
Role Summary
The Embedded Software Engineer will develop real-time firmware for control and monitoring of electric and robotic platforms. The role involves working at the hardware–software boundary, implementing low-level logic, communication interfaces, diagnostics, and system monitoring for high-reliability applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time firmware for microcontroller-based systems in C/C++.
- Develop and maintain communication interfaces (e.g., CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet) to interact with sensors, actuators, and higher-level controllers.
- Implement diagnostic, monitoring, and logging features for on-board systems.
Work closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Optimize code for deterministic timing, reliability, and limited resources (CPU, memory, power).
- Contribute to unit testing, integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality and documentation standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for real-time systems.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM CortexM).
- Experience with RTOS or bare-metal development and debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
- Understanding of basic control concepts and digital communication protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automotive ECUs, robotic controllers, or industrial automation.
- Familiarity with coding standards and best practices for reliable embedded development (e.g., MISRA-C, static analysis tools).
- Experience integrating embedded systems with higher-level software (e.g., ROS, cloud gateways).
Expected Compensation
Annual salary + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Applicants for employment at Microvast must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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