Senior Firmware Engineer – Hydrogen Fuel Injection Systems

On-site

$140,000 – $210,000 + Equity (based on experience)

Maritime | Engines | Embedded Controls | Fuel Injection

Visa sponsorship and relocation are supported

A fast-growing climate-tech startup is developing a hardware plugin that injects hydrogen into shipping container ship engines, boosting energy efficiency by 30%. It’s a major sustainability initiative with strong ROI and they’re ready to hire now.

What You’ll Do

Lead firmware and control systems development for hydrogen injection in combustion engines.

Create real-time control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink and generate C code.

Integrate and configure ECUs, sensors, and actuators.

Debug communication via CAN J1939, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet.

Calibrate ECU parameters in real-time with tools like ETAS INCA or CANape.

Collaborate closely with combustion engineers for seamless hardware-software integration.

Requirements

5+ years in control systems development.

3+ years working with engines, fuel injection systems, or turbine systems.

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering.

Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Embedded Coder, ECUs, microcontrollers, and RTOS.

Strong debugging, integration, and calibration skills.

Preferred

Experience with diesel engines (2- and 4-stroke).

Background in maritime or automotive embedded systems.

Knowledge of hydrogen fuel systems or hybrid technology.