{"id":2571730,"url":"https://alion.io/job/slb-embedded-firmware-controls-engineer","title":"Embedded Firmware & Controls Engineer","company":{"id":2187498,"name":"SLB","domain":"schlumberger.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/schlumberger-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":161,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.671,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":46,"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":96000,"max_usd":218000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":2687},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Embedded C","optional":false},{"name":"RTOS","optional":false},{"name":"C","optional":true},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":true},{"name":"MATLAB","optional":true},{"name":"Simulink","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-04T20:37:34Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T11:16:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":40,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":40},"description":"Embedded Firmware & Controls Engineer to develop embedded software and control solutions for high-performance electromechanical systems operating in demanding environments. The role requires strong capability in both real-time embedded firmware development and motor/control-system engineering, with responsibility from algorithm development through implementation, integration, and validation.\nKey Responsibilities\nEmbedded Firmware\nDevelop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded platforms\nDevelop firmware architecture, hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and peripheral interfaces\nImplement task scheduling, state machines, diagnostics, fault handling, protection, and recovery logic\nDevelop and integrate communication interfaces and protocols including CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, or similar\nWork with RTOS-based and bare-metal embedded systems\nDevelop configuration, calibration, data logging, boot, and firmware update functionality\nDevelop unit and integration tests and support structured firmware verification and validation\nDebug hardware and firmware using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other laboratory equipment\nControls\nDevelop, implement, and tune real-time control algorithms for electric motor drive and electromechanical systems\nImplement field-oriented control, current regulation, torque control, speed control, PWM, and related motor-control functions\nDevelop startup and sensorless control methods and robust transitions between control modes\nDevelop control strategies for challenging operating conditions including high starting torque, low-speed operation, stall, stall recovery, load transients,\nAnalyze control-loop stability, dynamic response, system limitations, and performance margins\nDevelop simulation and analytical models to support control design and system optimization\nCorrelate control models and expected behavior with measured test data\nTune and validate control performance using bench, dynamometer, hardware-in-the-loop, and system-level testing\nSystem Integration\nIntegrate embedded firmware and controls with power electronics, electric motors, sensors, actuators, and communication systems\nWork closely with electrical, power electronics, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to optimize overall system performance\nDefine firmware and control requirements, interfaces, operating states, verification criteria, and V&V test cases\nAnalyze system and test data, investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective improvements\nSupport design reviews, system integration, qualification, reliability testing, and product introduction\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong embedded C/C++ development experience for real-time systems\nHands-on experience developing firmware on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded processors\nStrong understanding of embedded software architecture, interrupts, timers, ADCs, PWM, memory, peripheral interfaces, and real-time execution\nStrong understanding of feedback control systems and real-time control implementation\nHands-on experience with PMSM, BLDC, or similar electric motor control\nStrong understanding of field-oriented control, current and torque regulation, speed control, PWM, and inverter operation\nExperience implementing and tuning control algorithms on embedded hardware\nGood understanding of electric machines, power electronics, sensors, signal conditioning, and embedded hardware interfaces\nExperience debugging integrated hardware, firmware, and control-system issues\nAbility to analyze measured data and translate test results into firmware and control improvements\nStrong system-level problem-solving skills and ability to work across firmware, controls, electronics, motors, and mechanical systems\nPreferred Qualifications\nsensorless motor-control techniques and low-speed motor control\nMATLAB/Simulink or similar control modeling and simulation tools\nRTOS architecture and real-time scheduling\nhardware-in-the-loop and automated embedded-system testing\nbootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, diagnostics, and embedded data logging\nfamiliarity with software configuration management, code reviews, CI/CD, and embedded coding standards \nhigh-reliability, industrial, automotive, aerospace, energy, or other harsh-environment embedded systems\n\nEmbedded Firmware & Controls Engineer to develop embedded software and control solutions for high-performance electromechanical systems operating in demanding environments. The role requires strong capability in both real-time embedded firmware development and motor/control-system engineering, with responsibility from algorithm development through implementation, integration, and validation.\nKey Responsibilities\nEmbedded Firmware\nDevelop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded platforms\nDevelop firmware architecture, hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and peripheral interfaces\nImplement task scheduling, state machines, diagnostics, fault handling, protection, and recovery logic\nDevelop and integrate communication interfaces and protocols including CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, or similar\nWork with RTOS-based and bare-metal embedded systems\nDevelop configuration, calibration, data logging, boot, and firmware update functionality\nDevelop unit and integration tests and support structured firmware verification and validation\nDebug hardware and firmware using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other laboratory equipment\nControls\nDevelop, implement, and tune real-time control algorithms for electric motor drive and electromechanical systems\nImplement field-oriented control, current regulation, torque control, speed control, PWM, and related motor-control functions\nDevelop startup and sensorless control methods and robust transitions between control modes\nDevelop control strategies for challenging operating conditions including high starting torque, low-speed operation, stall, stall recovery, load transients,\nAnalyze control-loop stability, dynamic response, system limitations, and performance margins\nDevelop simulation and analytical models to support control design and system optimization\nCorrelate control models and expected behavior with measured test data\nTune and validate control performance using bench, dynamometer, hardware-in-the-loop, and system-level testing\nSystem Integration\nIntegrate embedded firmware and controls with power electronics, electric motors, sensors, actuators, and communication systems\nWork closely with electrical, power electronics, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to optimize overall system performance\nDefine firmware and control requirements, interfaces, operating states, verification criteria, and V&V test cases\nAnalyze system and test data, investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective improvements\nSupport design reviews, system integration, qualification, reliability testing, and product introduction\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong embedded C/C++ development experience for real-time systems\nHands-on experience developing firmware on microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar embedded processors\nStrong understanding of embedded software architecture, interrupts, timers, ADCs, PWM, memory, peripheral interfaces, and real-time execution\nStrong understanding of feedback control systems and real-time control implementation\nHands-on experience with PMSM, BLDC, or similar electric motor control\nStrong understanding of field-oriented control, current and torque regulation, speed control, PWM, and inverter operation\nExperience implementing and tuning control algorithms on embedded hardware\nGood understanding of electric machines, power electronics, sensors, signal conditioning, and embedded hardware interfaces\nExperience debugging integrated hardware, firmware, and control-system issues\nAbility to analyze measured data and translate test results into firmware and control improvements\nStrong system-level problem-solving skills and ability to work across firmware, controls, electronics, motors, and mechanical systems\nALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.\nSLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.\nWhen certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.\n EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANSCompany policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an \"Equal Opportunity Employer\". For more information please, refer to the latest version of \"Know Your Rights\" poster and the \"Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster\" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.\n\nREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact  to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.\n\n AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENTPursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.\n\nAPPLICATION CERTIFICATIONWhen applying to a job please read the application carefully before certifying that all of the answers you have given are true, accurate and complete. Ensure that you have read and fully understand the questions asked in the application. 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