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Skyven Technologies | Lead Embedded Engineer (Firmware & Hardware) | Dallas | ONSITE http://www.skyven.co Up to 3% equity plus up to $70k cash Skyven Technologies is leveraging the latest advances in embedded electronics, optics, and materials to build the world's first fixed-axis concentrating solar thermal (CST) collector for distributed generation of industrial heat. Industrial process heat accounts for a third of nation's energy use, yet existing renewable solutions for industrial heat are limited and economically non-viable. Skyven aims to change that by making distributed CST competitive with natural gas, without subsidy, within five years. We are looking for a lead embedded electronics engineer to make a direct and enormous impact on technology development for Skyven Technologies' flagship product, the Solar Concentrating System (SCS). The role will entail algorithm development, embedded firmware programming, circuit design, PCB design, component selection, verification, contract manufacturing, testing, debug, and bring-up. Note: if you're a whiz at algorithms and firmware but you don't do a lot of hardware design, you might still be a fit. We've got some incredibly interesting control systems and mesh networking challenges for you! Degree / Experience Requirements: + B.S. with 5+ years of work experience, or a graduate degree with 3+ years of experience, including algorithms, embedded programming, and hardware design. + If you don't meet these requirements, but you LIVE and BREATH embedded electronics and robotics, please write us a note to tell use about the most awesome thing you've done with embedded. Apply by emailing a resume to info@skyven.co. Put the job title and Hacker News in the subject line!