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.