Communication · Firmware · Safety Engineer

Overview

WIRobotics develops the integrated real-time communication, embedded firmware, and functional safety (FS) systems for humanoid robot. This position plays a key role in the EtherCAT-based network and safety architecture — ensuring humanoid robots operate safely in both home and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Real-Time Communication & Firmware Architecture
• Design and optimize communication systems based on EtherCAT, CAN, RS485, SPI, and FoE
• Develop distributed clock synchronization and real-time data streaming logic
• Implement embedded firmware (C/C++) for robot controllers, sensors, and servo drivers
• Functional Safety Design & Certification
• Design safety logic compliant with IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 10218 standards
• Perform FMEA/FMEDA, risk analysis, and safety documentation
• Collaborate with certification and assessment agencies for product safety approval
• Hardware Integration & Protection Systems
• Design power, E-stop, and fail-safe circuits
• Develop EMI/EMC and ESD protection systems
• Implement safety protection logic across hardware and firmware layers
• System Integration & Validation
• Validate safety-critical interfaces between control and hardware systems
• Perform simulation and real-robot testing for safety verification
• Collaborate with mechanical, control, and AI teams for integrated system safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Control, or Robotics Engineering
• Embedded firmware development experience in C/C++ and RTOS environments
• Practical experience with industrial Fieldbus systems (EtherCAT, CANopen, RS485)
• Understanding and implementation experience of Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 10218)
• Debugging and integration experience across hardware and firmware layers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in real-time communication and safety architecture for robotics or automation
• Experience with international certification processes (UL, CE, KC, NRTL, Functional Safety)
• Linux real-time kernel experience (Xenomai / Preempt-RT)
• Experience with ASIL/SIL-level risk analysis and FSoE (EtherCAT Safety) implementation

How to Apply

Email: recruit@wirobotics.com Documents: Resume, Portfolio (optional) Deadline: Open until filled