Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Konik is partnering with an innovative engineering and manufacturing company seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced microprocessor-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware solutions for microprocessor-based platforms.
• Develop robust C/C++ firmware supporting high-speed communication interfaces and peripheral systems.
• Configure and optimize real-time operating systems (RTOS) to meet system performance and timing requirements.
• Support hardware integration efforts, including board bring-up, troubleshooting, and debugging hardware-to-firmware interactions.
• Design diagnostic tools and automated Python-based test solutions to validate hardware performance and system reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on circuit design, component selection, schematics, and PCB development.
• Perform code reviews, maintain version control standards, and support software documentation processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years of relevant embedded firmware engineering experience.
• Strong experience with C/C++ development in embedded environments.
• Experience with RTOS fundamentals, including multi-threaded systems, interrupt handling, and real-time scheduling.
• Experience with Python, Git, Linux, and embedded software development tools.
• Familiarity with FPGA development environments, including Xilinx or Altera platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across engineering teams.
• Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing drivers or communication stacks for high-speed protocols including Ethernet, PCIe, or USB-C.
• Experience configuring and optimizing DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 memory controllers.
• Strong understanding of Verilog/HDL and FPGA interfaces including AXI, SPI, I2C, or custom protocols.
• Experience reviewing and troubleshooting Cadence Allegro schematics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Discretionary profit-sharing bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with Roth option
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$110,000-$125,000 (Flexible) + Bonus