Embedded Systems Engineer (Hardware & Firmware Design)

Parabit Systems

$100K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in embedded systems design and firmware development.
  • Experience in product development from concept to production release.
  • Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design and hardware integration.
  • Proficiency in embedded firmware development using C and C++.
  • Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures and peripherals.
  • Experience with advanced testing equipment like oscilloscopes and analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of embedded hardware and firmware platforms.
  • Define system architecture and hardware interfaces.
  • Design and develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
  • Create electrical schematics and perform engineering analysis for reliability.
  • Develop, test, and validate hardware and firmware designs throughout the lifecycle.
  • Conduct debugging and root-cause analysis of system-level issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development and support.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Exposure to a variety of industries and real-world applications.
  • Hands-on involvement in different aspects of product lifecycle.
  • Strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and cybersecurity.
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.
  • Coordinate prototype builds, engineering validation testing, design verification, and product qualification activities.
  • 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.

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