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Atomos Systems

Embedded Controls Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$86.60K - $112K/yr

We're looking for a hands-on Embedded Controls Engineer to own firmware, plant identification, and closed-loop control for a novel actuator platform targeting humanoid robotics joints. This is not a ...

Spang & Company

Embedded Controls Engineer

Mentor, OH · On-site

Spang Power Electronics, a division of Spang & Company, has an excellent career opportunity for an Embedded Controls Engineer based in Mentor, OH. This position will be responsible for designing ...

Aalyria

FSOC Embedded Controls Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

The Embedded Controls Engineer will investigate, prototype, develop initial production, ultimately field , maintain and improve the AO hardware and firmware for a Free Space Optical Communications ...

AnySignal LLC

Embedded Controls Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Design and develop embedded firmware for a custom motor control board * Integrate with higher-level software systems for scheduling, telemetry, and remote operations * Instrument the control system ...

AnySignal

Embedded Controls Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Design and develop embedded firmware for a custom motor control board * Integrate with higher-level software systems for scheduling, telemetry, and remote operations * Instrument the control system ...

Our Next Energy Inc

Engineer - BMS Controls

Novi, MI

$78.70K - $101.80K/yr

The BMS Controls Engineer will work closely with various stakeholders including Systems and Software Engineering to ensure embedded controls designs and implementation meet product intent, quality ...

Our Next Energy

Engineer - BMS Controls

Novi, MI · On-site

$78.70K - $101.80K/yr

The BMS Controls Engineer will work closely with various stakeholders including Systems and Software Engineering to ensure embedded controls designs and implementation meet product intent, quality ...

AMPERA INC

Controls Engineer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

$79K - $102.20K/yr

Wellness resources Controls Engineer Summary Ampera Clean Energy makes a modular power ... ECU-Based (Embedded Controls) Responsibilities Develop real-time ECU/embedded control software for ...

Anode

Senior Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$114.30K - $150.80K/yr

Position Overview The Embedded Controls Engineer will be responsible for implementing vehicle-level and system-level control strategies for our mobile battery energy storage platform, translating ...

Anode

Senior Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$114.30K - $150.80K/yr

Position Overview The Embedded Controls Engineer will be responsible for implementing vehicle-level and system-level control strategies for our mobile battery energy storage platform, translating ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded controls engineer in the United States is $96,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Embedded Controls Engineer do?

An Embedded Controls Engineer designs, develops, and implements control systems for embedded devices, typically in automotive, industrial, or consumer electronics applications. They work with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators to create efficient and reliable systems. Their responsibilities include writing embedded software, troubleshooting hardware-software interactions, and optimizing system performance. They often use programming languages like C/C++ and tools like MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Embedded Controls Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Embedded Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, embedded systems programming (typically in C/C++), and control systems theory, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers, industry-standard software tools (such as MATLAB/Simulink), and relevant certifications like Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) is valuable. Skills such as analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective teamwork stand out in this role. These skills are essential for designing, implementing, and optimizing reliable control systems that integrate seamlessly with hardware under real-world constraints.

What are the typical projects and team interactions like for an Embedded Controls Engineer?

Embedded Controls Engineers commonly work on projects involving the design, development, and testing of control algorithms and embedded firmware for products such as vehicles, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics. You will regularly collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and test engineers to ensure integration and functionality. Most roles involve a mix of individual technical work—such as coding and troubleshooting—and group activities, like design reviews and system validation. This collaborative environment not only builds technical acumen but also provides opportunities for professional growth and exposure to complex, real-world engineering challenges.
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Embedded Controls Engineer

Atomos Systems

Boulder, CO • On-site

$86.60K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Embedded Controls Engineer to own firmware, plant identification, and closed-loop control for a novel actuator platform targeting humanoid robotics joints. This is not a tuning role on a known plant: you will define the control strategy for an actuator whose physics do not map cleanly to a standard motor-control playbook.
What You'll Do
  • Firmware: Write and own the full embedded stack - state machine, multi-phase commutation, and fault handling on an ARM Cortex-M or similar MCU.
  • Plant Characterization: Design and run frequency sweep experiments on live hardware; extract Bode plots, transfer functions, and the limits of existing modeling assumptions.
  • Control Architecture: Develop the control approach required by the actuator - whether by adapting advanced controls methods or inventing new ones; validate in simulation, then implement and tune on hardware.
  • Host Interface: Implement controls protocol; mirror the same command set a BLDC motor controller accepts where useful, without forcing the actuator into the wrong abstraction.
  • System Integration: Own full system integration through Alpha and 1M-cycle endurance soak.

Qualifications
  • Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience: 3+ years in embedded controls, including at least one real system taken from open-loop characterization to stable closed-loop operation on hardware.
  • Core technical skills:
    • Embedded C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M - state machines, interrupts, real-time constraints
    • Control systems: frequency-domain plant ID, transfer function analysis, and strong command of classical and modern control methods
    • Motor control background (BLDC/PMSM, FOC) - strong plus, especially if you know where the standard framework breaks
    • Comfort building controls for electromechanical systems that do not come with an accepted architecture, mature model, or datasheet
  • What we value:
    • First-principles fluency - form a deep physical model of a new system and turn it into a practical control architecture
    • Originality and technical courage - able to reject the default approach when the plant demands something different
    • A builder mindset: bench time, fast failure analysis, iterating toward a real product

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