About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques that allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The Embedded Control Systems Engineer will own the development and validation of motion control firmware for electromechanical systems on Epirus Defense products. They will integrate various motors, actuators, sensors, and other I/O to ensure that Epirus Defense products meet their design specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with writing production firmware/software to control large electromechanical systems such as weapons positioners, construction or manufacturing equipment, and robotics.
Responsibilities:
- Own the software encompassing motion control for Epirus Defense products, through all stages including scope definition, architecture layout, code development (C / C++), validation, and deployment
- Lead the integration of various motion control system elements including motors, actuators, encoders and other sensors, drive system controllers, supervisory control computers, and safety interlocks
- Own design verification testing of positioner hardware and collaborate with other engineers to ensure the motion control systems meet the system requirements
- Validate and troubleshoot motion control system performance through data logging and analysis (Python)
- Hold design reviews and presentations with peers and act as an expert reviewer
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience developing embedded software products
- 3+ years of experience developing embedded software for motion control systems
- Experience with one or more industrial communication protocols including CANopen, J1939, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, etc
- Experience configuring and integrating motor controllers/motor drive units
- Advanced proficiency in C / C++ / Rust
- Intermediate proficiency in Python
- US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future clearance may be required)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with multiple heavy lift gimbal product lifecycles from design concept through build and test
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
- Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$138,300—$159,700 USD
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What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today.
To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.
Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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