Embedded Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded microcontrollers across a variety of devices and platforms.
• Review and update software written by other developers to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Perform testing and validation of software and systems to verify functionality, reliability, and compliance with requirements.
• Interpret electrical schematic drawings to support design, troubleshooting, and implementation of embedded systems.
• Create clear and detailed technical documentation and instructions to support development, manufacturing, and end users.
• Collaborate on the creation of design requirements and specifications for new and existing products.
• Understand and meet compliance and testing requirements relevant to embedded systems and electronic products.
• Work closely with third-party developers and vendors on various applications and integrated solutions.
• Support manufacturing process controls as needed to ensure smooth production and product quality.
• Contribute to user interface design, software architecture decisions, and backend development activities for new products.
• Support legacy products with ongoing bug fixes, feature improvements, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in multiple simultaneous projects, coordinating with a cross-functional team of engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Strong experience writing software for embedded microcontrollers, using languages such as Embedded C and other embedded software technologies.
• Proficiency in C#, with at least 3+ years of relevant experience in C#, Embedded C, and related coding languages.
• Experience working with embedded Linux environments and tools, including familiarity with Embedded Linux concepts.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings to support design and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and PCB design, including tools such as KiCad.
• Experience selecting and evaluating electrical components for use in embedded systems.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git, for managing source code and collaborating with other developers.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and instructions for engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience testing and validating embedded software and systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with third-party developers and vendors on software and hardware integration.
• Understanding of compliance and testing requirements relevant to embedded systems and electrical products.
• Achieved Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Java programming and Python for supporting applications, tools, or backend components.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux development frameworks and tools, such as the Yocto Project.
• Knowledge of PID control logic and its application in temperature control and process regulation.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles as they relate to surface heaters and temperature control systems.
• Experience with electrical schematic and PCB layout design beyond basic familiarity, including practical design and review work.
• Experience working in fast-paced R&D environments with cross-functional engineering and design teams.
• Experience supporting legacy products by diagnosing issues, implementing bug fixes, and adding new features.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with manufacturing teams on process controls and production support.