Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Software)

About CHIRP Robotics CHIRP builds modular systems that bring intelligence, interoperability and autonomy to the battlefield. By developing technology stacks and securing production pathways in the U.S.A., CHIRP gives the warfighter assurance that the best platform's availability will endure in any supply chain scenario and operate in concert with all of their arsenal. Democratizing the exquisite and building masterpieces that can be fielded en masse.

CHIRP Robotics

Democratizing the exquisite. Drop-in intelligence for autonomous systems.

Defense Technology InnovationAutonomous Flight SystemsDrop-In Intelligence SolutionsRapid Integration and DeploymentU.S.-Based Defense Manufacturingand Open Architecture Avionics

C

11-50 employees

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Los Angeles, California

2025

Privately Held

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• Develop and debug firmware for embedded systems using C/C++, JTAG and GDBWork with ARM-based architectures, including memory-mapped I/O and AXI4 protocols
• Bring up embedded systems from bare metal, including bootloader and peripheral initialization
• Select and implement lightweight RTOS solutions such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
• Develop and optimize low-level drivers and embedded system components
• Understand and apply networking principles, including the OSI model and Ethernet stack
• Implement data structures such as circular buffers and queues from scratch
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration of software and hardware components

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Green Card holder
• Prior Experience: 5+ years experience
• Work on location in Torrance, CA
• Minimum a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly debugging
• Strong understanding of memory-mapped I/O, memory spaces, and embedded system principles
• Experience with RTOS concepts and lightweight operating system selection
• Familiarity with ARM-based architectures and AXI4 stream interfaces
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and Ethernet fundamentals
• Ability to implement low-level drivers and optimize embedded software
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Opportunity to work on challenging, innovative, and complex systems
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of engineering challenges
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• If you are a driven and passionate engineer looking to work and grow in a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your resume to jobs@chirprobotics.com