We’re looking for a Real-Time Firmware Engineer who wants to work on challenging, meaningful problems at the intersection of hardware, software, and clean energy.

This is not a maintenance role. You’ll be helping build a new product from the ground up and contributing directly to firmware that powers electrification, grid resiliency, and distributed energy resources (DERs).

If you’re someone who enjoys deep technical work, solving real-world problems, and seeing your code move from concept to deployed product, this role is built for you.

You will: 

• Play a hands-on role in designing and delivering real-time firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Design, implement, and test real-time firmware for control, communications, and functional safety
• Contribute directly to product development from concept through release
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software engineers in a highly integrated environment
• Develop requirements, specifications, and test strategies
• Debug and troubleshoot complex, timing-critical systems
• Support product deployment and help resolve real-world technical challenges

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Must have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location & Travel: This is a full-time hybrid position requiring 3 days on-site at our Philadelphia office and up to 5% travel. 

Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000 annually, plus bonus and equity. 

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days

• Build a strong understanding of the product, system architecture, and problem space
• Develop a clear approach to implementing solutions

6 Months

• Independently own and deliver a meaningful portion of the product
• Contribute production-ready firmware to the system

12 Months

• Your work is validated, integrated, and released as part of the product

Who We’re Looking For 

Minimum Requirements 

• 5+ years experience as a Real-Time Firmware engineer designing, implementing, and testing embedded software/firmware for microcontrollers based products
• Professional experience developing software applications in C/C++
• Experience using RTOS to create software/firmware for multi-threaded, timing critical applications. Good understanding of timing budgets in critical systems
• Proficient with debugging/troubleshooting techniques, including JTAG Debuggers, trace analyzers, and use of electronics lab equipment such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, and Signal/Function Generators
• Professional experience using Source Control Management systems (e.g. Git)
• Understanding of static source code analysis tools/methods
• Experience in developing design documentation (requirements, flowcharts, data flow diagrams, state transition diagrams, etc.)
• Basic understanding of electronics concepts

Preferred Qualifications 

• Developing embedded firmware for functional safety (electrical, automotive, or medical)
• Electric meters, circuit breakers, or AC power management preferred
• Working in regulated industries and creating certification documentation
• Familiarity with IEC 60730, IEC 61508, or ISO 26262 preferred
• ARM processors (preferably Cortex-R), including execution models, interrupt management, and DMA
• TI AM64xx experience preferred
• Authoring low-level drivers and SOC management (UART, SPI, I2C, DDR4, Secure Boot, etc.)
• Implementing serial interfaces; CANbus or Modbus knowledge preferred
• Digital Signal Processing
• Remote communication protocols (RF, Wi-Fi, Cellular, Bluetooth)

You’re the ideal candidate if:

• You come in with a strong foundation: you’re not learning embedded systems from scratch
• You’re adaptable and comfortable with evolving requirements
• You bring informed opinions, but stay open and collaborative
• You can both write great code and explain it clearly
• You enjoy working on a team that solves problems together

You may not be a fit if:

• You’re a web or cloud engineer without deep firmware experience
• You prefer highly structured, slow-moving environments
• You struggle with collaboration or communicating technical ideas

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer - Camera Systems.

In this role, you will

• Develop software for hardware calibration, benchtop testing, and sensor data collection tools
• Partner tightly with Hardware, Firmware, and Software engineering teams to drive successful execution and delivery of software applications
• Simplify release management, bootstrapping, and deployment of applications
• Improve flexibility and testability of software to simplify updates and changes requested by customers.

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or related field and 5+ years of cumulative experience
• Ability to read and develop production quality software in C++ and Python
• Experience developing end-to-end solutions (HW, SW, integration)
• Experience with fault-tolerant software system design and automation
• Knowledge of sensor fusion (camera, lidar, IMU, etc) concepts and experience with its data and calibration
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Aurora’s Product Security team’s mission is to discover, mitigate, and prevent security risks in the software, hardware, and services developed by Aurora.

Our team is responsible for ensuring the secure design and implementation of secure technologies used by the Aurora Driver as well as continually improving the assurance levels of security across all of Aurora’s Products.  This team is also responsible for developing, contributing and documenting security engineering processes and the resulting product security requirements used by the company. Additionally team members support and perform technical security assessments, threat modeling, security code reviews and vulnerability testing to highlight and document risks. This team works closely with engineers across Aurora as well as 3rd party partners to design and proactively integrate initiatives to enhance security across a wide variety of software or hardware domains and technology stacks.

In this role you will:

• Provide consulting and advisory services to engineering teams heavily focused on automotive cybersecurity
• Work directly with engineering and non-engineering teams to drive improvements in internal processes, procedures and technical fundamentals through threat modeling and requirements development
• Develop, document, improve, implement and execute cybersecurity best practices and processes for autonomous vehicles across internal and external engineering partners
• Perform technical automotive cybersecurity assessments and reviews, research, uncover, and reproduce vulnerabilities, design secure protocols and systems, and write tests and fuzzers to drive architecture changes
• Assess the risks across the Aurora Driver Platform and prioritize high value components (software and/or hardware) for critical and high security vulnerabilities
• Conduct research to identify new and novel attack vectors against Aurora’s products and services
• Review, develop and document secure operational best practices, and provide security guidance for engineers and various internal and external partners 

Required Qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO21434/UNECE/NHTSA)
• Foundational knowledge of operating system security for Linux
• Foundational knowledge of the CWE Top 25
• Develop, document and execute structured processes and procedures around automotive cybersecurity
• Ability to write proficiently in C++, Golang and Python
• Ability to assess software and/or hardware components with and without full knowledge
• Ability to work well with other assessment members and engineering partners
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in one or more of the following: risk assessment, threat modeling, incident and emergency response, OS hardening, vulnerability management, pentesting, offensive security or cryptographic protocols and concepts
• Experience in vulnerability discovery and analysis, design review, and code-level security reviews
• Experience in, and technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication and security protocols, and applied cryptography.
• Experience with assessment, development, implementation, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant automotive cybersecurity work experience
• Relevant experience with Automotive Cybersecurity Frameworks (ISO21434/UNECE/NHTSA)
• Relevant work experience in offensive security, penetration testing or red teaming
• Experience implementing various Defense in Depth Strategies to address dynamic threats across various software and hardware stacks.
• Ability and desire to write production-quality code in C++, Golang, or Python
• Experience evaluating the security of software, hardware and services
• Foundational knowledge of embedded firmware security and hardware security, preferably in the robotics or automotive space
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code
• Familiarity with Trusted Platform Modules, HSMs, and trusted boot
• A history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentations

The base salary range for this position is $171,000 - $250,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Aurora is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for the Compute Product Engineering team within the HPE (Hardware Product Engineering) group.

The HPE Mechanical Design team is responsible for the development of all custom hardware modules in the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) including Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar. The team works cross-functionally with EE, layout, CAE, Reliability, EMC, NPI, Operations, and other R&D teams to deliver the robust, scalable electro-mechanical solutions that power the Aurora Driver. Our team starts development at the earliest stages of product scoping and technology exploration and carries products through mass production at scale with our manufacturing partners.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead the development of our next-generation Aurora Driver Module, which consists of the integration of our Primary Computer and Electronic Control Units for our autonomous vehicle platform known as the Aurora Driver. This role owns mechanical architecture from concept through production, driving robust, manufacturable designs for compute hardware deployed in safety-critical environments. In addition, you will support and sustain products driving autonomously on roads today. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics packaging, and vehicle integration, with responsibility for setting technical direction and mentoring engineers.

In this role you will

• Lead mechanical design and architecture of ECU systems, including enclosures, thermal management, structural design, and packaging
• Own full lifecycle development: concept → prototype → validation → production release 
• Define system-level requirements and translate into detailed mechanical designs and specifications
• Design for high-performance compute systems including:
• Thermal solutions (passive/active cooling, application of TIMs, design of heat sinks)
• EMI/EMC shielding and grounding strategies
• Shock/vibration durability for automotive environments
• Optimize packaging for space, weight, thermal constraints, and serviceability
• Prototyping & Validation
• Drive rapid prototyping, bring-up, and iterative validation of ECU hardware
• Partner with Reliability to develop and execute validation plans (DV/PV)
• Lead root cause analysis and design improvements based on test data 
• Manufacturing & Production
• Partner with manufacturing and suppliers for DFM/DFA optimization
• Own transition from prototype to production-grade designs 
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Work closely with electrical, firmware, software, and vehicle integration teams
• Drive system-level tradeoffs across multiple domains for critical decision making
• Provide technical leadership, design reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and 8+ years of industry experience in Mechanical Design
• Proficient in CAD design & 2D drawing creation using GD&T, Catia 3DX preferred
• Prior experience with Contractor Manufacturers in high volume settings, including DFM/DFA, build support, and ECO processes.
• Experience designing for harsh environments including shock/vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
• Experience mitigating EMI/EMC through specifications for connector selection, board-level shielding, and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to apply a deep understanding of both structural and thermal engineering principles to assess designs and validate simulation outcomes
• Proficiency in generating 2D tolerance analysis, including the application of Root Sum Squares (RSS) and Monte Carlo when appropriate
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes common to electromechanical products
• Experience identifying critical failure modes and reaction plans to mitigate failures
• Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of product and fleet issues
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments (mechanical + electrical + software)
• Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions
• Willingness to travel within the US 1-2 times a year and internationally 1-2 times a year

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with automotive ECUs or high-performance compute systems and integration into vehicles
• Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc) and deep understanding of their integration challenges
• Past experience with FEA & CFD, specifically for integrated electronics (Ansys + Icepak preferred)
• Experience designing mechanical control outlines (MCO) of PCB assemblies
• Experience with designing to Automotive standards, like ISO 16750 and similar
• Ability to lead DFMEA creation and execution with a clear understanding of failure modes and mechanisms for electro-mechanical products in a safety critical environment
• Experience with supplier management, PPAP, and production ramping
• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive vehicle design
• Proven experience with manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to, High Pressure Die Casting, CNC Milling, Stampings, and Press Brake Bending.

The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $236,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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JOB SUMMARY

Cresco seeks a Manager, Technology Operations capable of supporting our retail store technology deployments and roadmap as we continue to grow and expand as a company, making necessary adjustments for success, along the way. This role reports directly to the Sr. Director, Retail Technology, and is remote but requires on-site work and travel.

Daily Sunnyside Operations Support

• Use of ITIL practices including asset management, service management, and change controls.
• Manage installations, upgrades, and configurations of hardware and software in conjunction with technology owners and operational management.
• Develop processes for the resolution of technical challenges and client complaints in conjunction with technology owners and operational management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical and human resource policies and procedures regarding hardware use in a dispensary.
• Resolve or escalate technical issues within defined channels for optimal resolution speed and quality
• Work with product owners to ensure escalated issues are addressed at the root cause level and documented for future troubleshooting.
• Provide escalation guidance on issues related to technical and managerial operations.
• Ensure the provision of technical equipment and materials required for operations in conjunction with technology owners.
• Work within our internal ticketing system to resolve, escalate, and deploy solutions to end users and internal team members adhering to all SLA standards.
• Ensuring successful adherence to team KPI’s regarding time to resolution, response times, and end user satisfaction.
• Sunnyside Technology Solutions Implementation & Project Management
• Develop and deploy firmware, software, and hardware solutions to meet the technical requirements in partnership with technology owners. 
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all technical components of a project.
• Work with the entire information technology team, from engineers to service desk, and with contracted field services support.
• Provision hardware to be deployed to dispensaries and support incident tracking and resolution out of our internal ticketing system (Freshservice).

Sunnyside Technology Solutions Implementation & Project Management 

• Develop and deploy firmware, software, and hardware solutions to meet the technical requirements in partnership with technology owners.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all technical components of a project.
• Work with the entire information technology team, from engineers to service desk, and with contracted field services support.
• Provision hardware to be deployed to dispensaries and support incident tracking and resolution out of our internal ticketing system (Freshservice).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Information Systems, business, or a related field from an accredited university or institution or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years specifically in IT hardware provisioning, logistics or asset management.
• Competent analytical skills and business acumen; analytical thinking, problem-solving; detail-oriented, committed to a high level of accuracy; track record of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to communicate professionally & effectively to both technical and business teams, across all levels of the organization, with demonstrated ability to interact credibly with executive management.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new and changing business and technical environments. 
• Experience with Digital Transformation and customer experience improvement initiatives a plus.
• Acquisition due diligence and integration experience a plus
• Must be comfortable standing between 4 to 8 hours and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• Must have a valid driver’s license

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco seeks a Manager, Technology Operations capable of supporting our retail store technology deployments and roadmap as we continue to grow and expand as a company, making necessary adjustments for success, along the way. This role reports directly to the Sr. Director, Retail Technology, and is remote but requires on-site work and travel.

Daily Sunnyside Operations Support

• Use of ITIL practices including asset management, service management, and change controls.
• Manage installations, upgrades, and configurations of hardware and software in conjunction with technology owners and operational management.
• Develop processes for the resolution of technical challenges and client complaints in conjunction with technology owners and operational management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical and human resource policies and procedures regarding hardware use in a dispensary.
• Resolve or escalate technical issues within defined channels for optimal resolution speed and quality
• Work with product owners to ensure escalated issues are addressed at the root cause level and documented for future troubleshooting.
• Provide escalation guidance on issues related to technical and managerial operations.
• Ensure the provision of technical equipment and materials required for operations in conjunction with technology owners.
• Work within our internal ticketing system to resolve, escalate, and deploy solutions to end users and internal team members adhering to all SLA standards.
• Ensuring successful adherence to team KPI’s regarding time to resolution, response times, and end user satisfaction.
• Sunnyside Technology Solutions Implementation & Project Management
• Develop and deploy firmware, software, and hardware solutions to meet the technical requirements in partnership with technology owners. 
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all technical components of a project.
• Work with the entire information technology team, from engineers to service desk, and with contracted field services support.
• Provision hardware to be deployed to dispensaries and support incident tracking and resolution out of our internal ticketing system (Freshservice).

Sunnyside Technology Solutions Implementation & Project Management 

• Develop and deploy firmware, software, and hardware solutions to meet the technical requirements in partnership with technology owners.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all technical components of a project.
• Work with the entire information technology team, from engineers to service desk, and with contracted field services support.
• Provision hardware to be deployed to dispensaries and support incident tracking and resolution out of our internal ticketing system (Freshservice).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Information Systems, business, or a related field from an accredited university or institution or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years specifically in IT hardware provisioning, logistics or asset management.
• Competent analytical skills and business acumen; analytical thinking, problem-solving; detail-oriented, committed to a high level of accuracy; track record of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to communicate professionally & effectively to both technical and business teams, across all levels of the organization, with demonstrated ability to interact credibly with executive management.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new and changing business and technical environments. 
• Experience with Digital Transformation and customer experience improvement initiatives a plus.
• Acquisition due diligence and integration experience a plus
• Must be comfortable standing between 4 to 8 hours and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• Must have a valid driver’s license

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

Job Summary

An embedded systems engineer is an individual contributor role responsible for designing, developing, and implementing real-time embedded software and firmware solutions. This role supports cross-functional engineering activities, contributes to technology research, and performs sustaining work on existing products. The engineer collaborates with global teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for real-time systems
• Develop detailed design documentation and contribute to system requirement specifications
• Support system architecture activities and contribute to technology conceptualization
• Assist in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within embedded applications
• Support threat modeling activities for embedded components
• Participate in R&D initiatives and assist in evaluating emerging technologies
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing embedded products
• Collaborate with global and local engineering teams to align system development
• Participate in standards-based industry working groups when applicable
• Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams to complete assignments
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS (MS/ME preferred) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Knowledge / experience developing embedded systems for high reliability applications (Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Defense, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and create innovative solutions
• Experience with industry best practices in embedded development and quality assurance
• Proven experience developing applications for embedded Linux in C/C++
• Experience with VHDL / Verilog for FPGA design
• Knowledge of web and cloud technologies
• Source level knowledge of Ethernet based and industrial communication protocols
• 3+ years’ experience leading new technology development and working within cross-functional groups to successfully bring products to market

Essential Job Functions

• Eligible to receive a US passport
• Ability to travel by air as required
• Ability to sit for extended periods and ride in a car for up to 6 hours
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written & verbal)
• Ability to travel overseas for extended periods if required
• Regular and on-time attendance
• This is a hybrid position unless otherwise specified requiring 3 days in the office.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

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