
Salient Motion
Salient Motion builds modular motion control and actuation components used in industrial, aerospace, and defense systems. The company designs and manufactures hardware and embedded software for high‑performance motor control, selling to OEMs and system integrators. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Torrance, California, it operates as a privately held supplier to aerospace and defense programs.
Open Positions at Salient Motion
3 open positions
Build web-based telemetry, diagnostics, and real-time visualization tools for next-generation motor controllers and electromechanical systems. This hands-on hybrid role spans full-stack development, embedded-system integration, hardware debugging, and automated validation.
Entry-level Controls Engineer developing embedded C firmware for motion control and motor drive products in an aerospace-focused environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to control-loop design, motor control, hardware bring-up, and firmware verification.
Firmware Engineer developing C firmware for STM32-based motor controllers while debugging hardware and board-level issues. The role spans embedded software, hardware bring-up, motor control, and aerospace/defense projects, with a majority on-site presence in Torrance, California.