In today's dynamic worksites, seamless collaboration between people and machines is essential. FORT's platform ensures safe, secure, and dynamic control that surpasses legacy systems and next-generation AI capabilities.
While autonomous machines offer significant advantages, they also introduce new safety challenges. FORT addresses these concerns by providing solutions such as the Wireless E-Stop, which allows operators to instantly stop any machine from a safe distance, enhancing safety during emergencies.
Additionally, FORT's Safe Remote Control enables operators to manage heavy machinery remotely, reducing the risk of accidents and improving visibility.
By ensuring communications integrity across any network, FORT empowers customers to protect their most valuable assets—people, data, and machines—ensuring they remain safe and secure.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will own specific components of our embedded stack, bridging the gap between hardware and high-level applications. You won't just be writing code; you will be architecting safety-critical systems where reliability is non-negotiable. You will work in a multi-environment context, navigating Embedded Linux, RTOS (Zephyr/FreeRTOS), and bare-metal landscapes.
What You’ll Do
- Build the Core: Design and implement robust C/C++ software for safety-critical embedded devices.
- Platform Architecture: Architect and implement robust Embedded Linux user-space applications while developing real-time firmware for FreeRTOS devices.
- Pipeline & Quality: Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to automate testing and streamline delivery.
- Hardware Integration: Bring up new hardware, debug complex issues using JTAG/GDB, and optimize performance.
- Safety Compliance: Collaborate with the safety team to ensure code adheres to rigorous standards (IEC 61508) without sacrificing development velocity.
What You Bring
- Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on embedded software development.
- Core Languages: Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- OS Knowledge: Solid experience with Embedded Linux and exposure to RTOS.
- Connectivity: Familiarity with IP networking protocols and standard interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN).
- Tooling: Experience with Python for scripting/automation and familiarity with CI/CD workflows.
- Debugging: Comfort using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and GDB to troubleshoot hard-to-find bugs.
- Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Bonus Points
- Low-level Linux knowledge of Board Support Packages (BSP) and device drivers.
- Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, ISM, Wi-Fi).
- Background in Functional Safety (FuSa) or working in regulated industries (Medical, Automotive, Aerospace)
The base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $145,000, based on qualifications, experience, and the level at which the candidate is hired. Total compensation may also include additional incentives and benefits.
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What We Do
FORT Robotics is building a first-of-its kind safety and security platform for smart machines. FORT’s mission is to unlock the full potential of automation by accelerating development, reducing risk, and building trust in autonomous systems.
Based in Philadelphia, FORT provides solutions for machines in a variety of industries, including warehousing, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, turf care and last mile delivery.
