Job Description:

Job Title: Embedded Electrical Engineer

Reports to: VP, Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, on-site - No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Job Summary

Crystal Group is seeking an Embedded Electrical Engineer to support the development and integration of rugged embedded computing solutions for defense and industrial applications. This role is responsible for architecting, authoring, and debugging software and firmware for custom electronic assemblies containing a variety of programmable devices. The role also serves as the technical bridge between internal engineering teams and external software development partners, helping define software requirements, manage code integration processes, and ensure embedded systems are developed to meet customer and program expectations.

Essential Functions

The ideal candidate has a strong background in embedded systems development, deep expertise in C programming, and experience testing and debugging programmable devices to validate software functionality. This individual will help establish and maintain software design documentation, code management processes, and technical requirements for outsourced development efforts.

• This is a highly collaborative role that combines embedded software expertise, hardware testing and troubleshooting, systems-level understanding, vendor coordination, and technical leadership.
• Develop, test and debug firmware for a variety of microcontroller and microprocessor platforms
• Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and validation of embedded systems hardware in lab and production environments
• Develop production test scripts and software for COTS and custom programmable devices
• Support software architecture, integration, and design documentation activities
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Crystal Group engineering teams and external software development vendors
• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), technical requirements, and software specifications for outsourced embedded software projects
• Establish and maintain software design files, version control practices, and code management processes
• Review externally developed code and provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with program requirements and quality standards
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout product development
• Participate in design reviews, requirements reviews, and technical risk assessments
• Ensure software development activities comply with defense industry standards, customer expectations, and internal engineering processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in authoring code in common embedded programming languages such as C
• Extensive experience working in a mixed software/hardware development and debug environment
• Proficiency in register-level configuration of programmable devices and interrupt-driven firmware design
• Understanding of common embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB
• Ability to navigate and interpret schematic diagrams and printed circuit layouts
• Ability to use basic electrical test and measurement instrumentation such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic probes
• Basic soldering and electronics modification skills
• Knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to electrical engineering theory
• Ability to multitask to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD)
• Ability to create, read, and compare technical data sheets

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Education requirements (Bachelor's degree, GED/High School Diploma, Associate's, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with embedded Linux, VxWorks, or similar RTOS environments
• Experience in application development for Windows and/or Linux
• Experience working with external development partners or contract engineering firms
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes in regulated or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and secure embedded system practices
• Experience developing code compliant to quality standards such as MISRA-C
• Exposure to MIL-STD or defense-related compliance standards

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time.