Embedded Software Engineer at Nautilus Defense LLC

Compensation

$100,000 – $140,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Type: Full-time

Description

Nautilus Defense LLC is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Pawtucket, RI. The role focuses on designing, developing, and debugging firmware for ultra-low-power textile-integrated systems used for monitoring high-value assets. The engineer will collaborate with electrical and software engineers, contributing to experimental system development and ensuring robust solutions for prototyping and deployment.

Required Skills

firmware
debugging
microcontroller
ultra-low-power operation
embedded software
sensor interfacing
data acquisition
control
communication protocols
board bring-up
system integration testing
low-level drivers
interrupt service routines
power management
embedded data structures
communication schemes
documentation

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience developing firmware for embedded systems in C, C++, or Rust
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing for STM32, RISC-V, or other low-power MCU platforms
Familiarity with ultra-low-power design constraints and techniques (e.g., sleep modes, duty cycling, peripheral gating)
Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, BLE, etc.)
Experience with real-time debugging and trace tools (e.g., SWO, JTAG, logic analyzers)
Background in or familiarity with electrical engineering principles and schematic interpretation
Experience working on hardware/software integration in resource-constrained environments
Fluency with git and modern collaborative development workflows
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced R&D environment