Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable

Firmware / Electrical Design Engineer

to join our MWD development team. This role is central to the advancement of next-generation downhole tools, with a focus on

real-time embedded firmware

,

mixed-signal system integration

, and

high-reliability electronics

for extreme environments.

If you excel in hands-on embedded development and enjoy bridging firmware and hardware to solve complex engineering problems, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for

dsPIC33 and similar microcontrollers

. Design and optimize

real-time drivers, control algorithms, data acquisition routines, and communication interfaces

. Collaborate with electrical engineering teams to support

mixed-signal hardware

, review schematics, and ensure robust firmware-hardware integration. Perform

board bring-up

, system-level integration, and prototype validation. Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize firmware performance under

high-temperature, high-vibration, and high-shock

operating conditions. Conduct rigorous testing with oscilloscopes, DAQ systems, spectrum analyzers, and other lab instrumentation. Support hardware modifications, soldering, rework, and low-level debug during development cycles. Contribute to

technical documentation

, architecture notes, coding standards, and participate in code reviews. Work closely with mechanical, software, electrical, and field operations teams for rapid iteration and product support. Use Microsoft Office to prepare test reports, analysis summaries, and documentation packages.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Electrical Engineering

, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.

5+ years

of embedded firmware development using MPLAB or similar ecosystems. Strong background in

real-time embedded systems

, interrupt-driven firmware, and resource-constrained architectures. Experience reviewing or designing mixed-signal circuits, including ADCs, power stages, sensor interfaces, and communication buses. Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic review and PCB layout understanding. Strong communication skills--clear written, concise spoken, comfortable with technical debates. Innovative, resourceful, and resilient in high-pressure engineering environments. Strong hands-on mindset: comfortable bridging lab debugging, firmware development, and hardware rework. Experience in downhole tools, harsh-environment electronics, or oilfield service equipment is a major asset.

Why Join Us?

Build technology that directly impacts

MWD reliability, performance, and rig count scalability

.

Work on tools that operate in some of the harshest conditions on earth.

Join a team committed to innovation, speed, and continuous improvement.

Opportunities for rapid responsibility growth in a high-impact environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00-$145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Application question(s):

Experience with downhole tools, harsh-environment electronics, or oilfield equipment is preferred. Experience reviewing or designing mixed-signal circuits, including ADC's, power stages, sensor interfaces, and communication buses.
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Embedded Firmware Development using MPLAB or similar: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person