Aescape

Junior Electrical & Firmware Engineer

NYC/Metro Area. Posted a month ago

The role

You will work across electronics and embedded software to support the hardware team. This includes schematic and PCB design, writing and debugging firmware, and performing bench testing and board bring-up.

What you will do

  • Support schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout review
  • Write, test, and debug embedded firmware in C/C++
  • Bring up new hardware on the bench and debug using lab equipment
  • Solder, rework, and instrument test setups
  • Build bench test setups and analyze characterization data
  • Support production test fixtures and electrical builds with manufacturers
  • Partner with Mechanical, Controls, Software, and Operations teams
  • Produce documentation including schematics, BOMs, and test reports

Required qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
  • 0–3 years of professional experience
  • Solid grounding in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics basics, and schematic capture in a professional tool such as Altium
  • Working proficiency in C or C++ on microcontrollers, bare-metal or RTOS
  • Familiarity with common peripherals and communication protocols
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation and application-level work
  • Comfortable with Git and code review
  • Hands-on with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and bench power supplies
  • Comfortable soldering and reworking boards
  • Clear written and verbal skills
  • Ability to work from NYC office 5 days a week

Nice to have

  • Experience with brushless motor control or motor drivers
  • Sensor signal conditioning
  • PCB layout
  • Robotics projects

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees with generous coverage for eligible dependents
  • Flexible time off
  • Quarterly Wellness Days
  • Generous parental leave
  • Complimentary OneMedical membership
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Home office budget
  • Annual stipend for professional development
  • Dinner provided when working late
  • Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for yourself, friends & family
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

About the company

Aescape is a body intelligence company delivering Adaptive Body Therapy, powered by physical AI and robotics. The company is headquartered in New York.