hardware-abstraction-layers jobs in San Diego

Develop low-level firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, processors, custom ASICs, FPGAs, and embedded hardware platforms. Design and maintain board support packages, hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and device drivers; perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and debug complex hardware/firmware issues using lab instrumentation.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, hands-on board bring-up and debugging expertise, and knowledge of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, RS-485). Support high-reliability firmware development practices including fault management, redundancy, power management, and collaborate across hardware, FPGA, verification, and manufacturing teams.

Staff Engineer responsible for building and integrating core platform infrastructure for autonomous systems across SIL, HIL, VIL, and edge deployment workflows. The role involves developing reference implementations, platform tooling, and developer infrastructure while integrating hardware, sensors, controllers, and APIs.…See more Requires 5+ years of software engineering in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems; strong C++ and Python skills; and hands-on experience debugging across Linux systems, hardware interfaces, and embedded communication using diagnostic tools.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing complex real-time embedded systems for electroporation therapy delivery, including firmware, device drivers, middleware, embedded UI applications, and system-level software. The role requires 7+ years of embedded software development experience with modern C++, ARM Cortex-M processors, RTOS frameworks (ThreadX, FreeRTOS, etc.), and expertise in real-time control systems, closed-loop feedback, safety-critical software, and cybersecurity implementation.…See more Responsibilities span architecture design, hardware-software integration, verification and validation, CI/CD support, and cross-functional collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and regulatory teams. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency with embedded development tools, debugging hardware, IEC 62304/IEC 60601 compliance standards, and FDA cybersecurity guidance.

Staff Engineer responsible for platform integration across simulation (SIL/HIL/VIL) and edge deployment workflows for autonomous systems. Will own reference implementations, developer tooling, and orchestration frameworks while integrating hardware, sensors, controllers, and APIs across Linux-based systems.…See more Requires 5+ years in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems with strong C++ and Python skills, plus hands-on experience debugging embedded interfaces using oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers. Will partner cross-functionally to improve platform stability, scalability, and developer experience for mission-critical products.

Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.…See more Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded software in C++ for flight-critical avionics and UAS systems. Will port frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create board support packages and hardware abstraction layers, develop peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless), and conduct unit/integration testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years embedded systems experience, bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Senior Firmware Engineer role focused on developing and optimizing low-level embedded software in C++ for flight-critical avionics and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You will port frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages and Hardware Abstraction Layers for ARM Cortex-M architectures, develop peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless), and conduct unit/integration testing including MISRA C compliance checks.…See more You'll diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and translate mission requirements into technical specifications and test documentation.

Senior engineer designing, implementing, and validating Wireless WAN modem air interface and Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies for multi-RAT systems. Responsible for modem access stratum and RF software design, algorithms, HW/SW co-processor architecture, and transceiver implementation based on 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications.…See more Works across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers, optimizes for performance (throughput, latency, power consumption) and cost (silicon area, calibration complexity), and collaborates with RF and hardware teams on modem IP architecture and shared resource allocation.