Firmware Engineer – Advanced Stealth AI Hearables

Firmware Engineer – Advanced Stealth AI Hearables Location: Rockville, MD (On-site only) Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level Function: Engineering / Embedded Software / Product R&D Industry: Defense / Wearables / AI Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder About the Role Unheard, Unseen, Unstoppable. Just as Meta’s Ray-Bans and Apple’s AirPods revolutionized the commercial hearable space, Stacato is leading the next frontier of communications for the world’s elite operators with stealth wireless hearables built to integrate next-gen AI capabilities - unleashing full freedom. We're looking for a firmware engineer with 5 years of experience who writes efficient, low-level code, and wants to grow with a team building something that matters. Outstanding recent graduates with strong hands-on experience and technical depth may also be considered. What You’ll Do - Develop firmware for audio, data, sensors, and AI-enhanced functionality - Optimize for performance, power, and mission reliability - Handle integration, OTA updates, voice interaction, and system logic - Lead lab validation, field testing, and debug workflows - Work closely with hardware, product, and Special Forces end users What You Bring - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - 5 years of experience in embedded C/C++ (ARM Cortex or similar MCU) - Experience building hearables or wearable devices - Strong knowledge of Bluetooth, I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, USB - Experience with bare-metal systems - Experience with scripting in Python - Skilled in debugging with SWD, scopes, and logic analyzers - Maker/hacker mindset - you build fast, test hard, and iterate smart Why Join Stacato? At Stacato, you'll engineer advanced tactical hearables designed for real-world use by elite operators. This is purposeful, high-stakes work at the intersection of audio, wearables, and AI, working alongside a focused, high-performing team. Includes competitive salary, full benefits, and potential for equity based on role and contribution.

Location: Rockville, MD, US

Posted Date: 6/30/2025