Embedded Systems, Thoughtfully Engineered
Consulting, education, and technical writing at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and real-world constraints.
Engineering depth, educational clarity
About Mindstorms Engineering
Mindstorms Engineering, LLC is an embedded systems consulting and education practice focused on building reliable, understandable, and well-architected hardware and firmware systems. The work spans low-level embedded firmware, system architecture, digital logic, and hardware/software interfaces—always grounded in practical constraints and real deployments.
Founded and operated by Nathan Jones, Mindstorms Engineering blends professional engineering practice with a strong emphasis on teaching and technical communication. Whether developing firmware, designing systems, or creating educational content, the goal is the same: make complex systems work correctly—and make them understandable to the people who build and maintain them.
Our Work
The work showcased here reflects a mix of consulting engagements, conference presentations, technical articles, and university-level teaching. Topics range from bare-metal firmware and RTOS design to digital logic, system architecture, and engineering education. This section serves as a living archive of ongoing and past work.
Embedded Firmware Development
(Articles, examples, and project write-ups coming soon)
Embedded Systems Architecture
(Case studies and design notes forthcoming)
Hardware Design & Prototyping
(Schematics, board bring-up notes, and lessons learned)
FPGA & Digital Logic Design
(Design examples and teaching materials)
Technical Training & Curriculum Development
(Course outlines, labs, and instructional content)
Technical Writing & Documentation
(Published articles, tutorials, and whitepapers)
Engineering with intent.
Teaching with experience.
Deep, Practical Experience
Fifteen years of leadership and engineering experience across industry, academia, and the military, combined with hands-on work in firmware, hardware, and system design.
Education-Driven Approach
Every design, document, and system is built to be understood—not just to function. This mindset improves maintainability, onboarding, and long-term success.
Real-World Constraints Matter
Experience with performance-critical, resource-constrained, and real-time systems informs every architectural and implementation decision.
Our Mission
Mindstorms Engineering exists to design embedded systems with rigor and clarity—and to help others learn how to do the same. The mission is to bridge the gap between theory and practice through thoughtful engineering, high-quality documentation, and effective education.