Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years in embedded systems design and firmware development.
Proven track record of product development from concept to production.
Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design and board-level troubleshooting.
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded firmware development.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP and Bluetooth.
Experience with regulatory compliance and testing (FCC, CE, UL) is a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead the design of embedded hardware and firmware for security products.
Define overall system architecture and hardware interfaces.
Develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based projects.
Create electrical schematics and analyze designs for reliability and manufacturability.
Conduct system-level debugging and root-cause analysis.
Coordinate prototype builds and manage product testing activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout product development.
Benefits
Work with advanced embedded systems across multiple industries.
Opportunity for hands-on involvement from design through production.
Collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and professionals.
Ability to influence product features and development strategies.
Growth potential in a hands-on engineering environment.
Full Job Description
THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION
Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and support of embedded electronic systems deployed in real-world applications across multiple industries. This position requires a practical engineer who can move seamlessly between hardware design, firmware development, prototype validation, manufacturing support, and field troubleshooting while maintaining a strong focus on quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and product performance.
You will work closely with software developers, mechanical engineers, quality assurance, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust, reliable, and scalable products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of embedded hardware and firmware platforms for security, access control, sensing, and self-service products.
Define system architecture, hardware interfaces, communication protocols, microcontroller configurations, power distribution, signal conditioning, and overall embedded platform design.
Design and develop embedded firmware using C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems, including control logic, communications, diagnostics, and device management functionality.
Create electrical schematics, select components, perform engineering analysis , derating analyses, and conduct design reviews to ensure reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
Provide instruction and guidance on necessary PCB layout requirements.
Develop, test, and validate hardware and firmware designs throughout the product development lifecycle.
Conduct hardware bring-up debugging, and root-cause analysis of system-level issues.
Review PCB layouts with emphasis on signal integrity, grounding, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal management, power integrity, and design-for-manufacturing best practices.
Implement secure coding principles and follow cybersecurity requirements in accordance with applicable standards, including NIST, FIPS, and ISO guidelines.
Support regulatory testing and compliance efforts, including FCC, CE, UL, EMC/EMI, RoHS, and related industry requirements.
Create and maintain technical documentation .
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development, production launch, deployment, and ongoing product support.
Evaluate new technologies, components, communication standards, and development tools to support future product initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded systems design and firmware development.
Proven experience developing products from concept through production release.
Strong hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, hardware integration, and board-level troubleshooting.
Proficiency in embedded firmware development using C and C++.
Experience with Python and Visual Basic is desirable.
Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures and peripherals including GPIO, ADCs, DACs, SPI, I²C, UART.
Experience working with PIC and/or STM32 ARM Cortex microcontrollers preferred.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), datasheets, timing diagrams, and interface specifications.
Experience using advanced testing equipment; oscilloscopes, analyzers, etc.
Strong understanding of embedded networking and communication protocols, including:
TCP/IP
UDP
Ethernet
RS-232/RS-485
Bluetooth
NFC
USB
OSDP
Z-Wave
Experience with Altium Designer, KiCad, or other advanced EDA tools.
Familiarity with EMC/EMI design practices, safety and other regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience integrating embedded systems with cloud-based platforms, IoT frameworks, or remote device management solutions is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of SQL databases for diagnostics, configuration management, reporting, or device monitoring is a plus.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced development environment.
To Apply
Submit your resume to [redacted]. We look forward to learning how your skills and experience can contribute to the continued growth and innovation of Parabit Systems.
