Embedded Systems Engineer

The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer develops, tests, and maintains firmware and embedded solutions that support existing product platforms and ongoing production needs. This role focuses on low-level software development, hardware-software integration, and resolving real-world product issues. Working closely with engineering and operations teams, the engineer helps ensure system reliability, supports manufacturing activities, and contributes to sustaining engineering efforts across the product lifecycle. Apply now!

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Design and debug low-level drivers for peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and GPIO
• Integrate firmware with custom hardware designs and support system bring-up activities
• Diagnose and resolve hardware-software issues using lab tools (oscilloscopes, analyzers, debuggers)
• Support production, field issues, and component lifecycle changes (including obsolescence)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system interfaces and test approaches
• Assist with component selection and validation for performance and lifecycle requirements
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and work instructions
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of existing products to maintain reliability and manufacturability

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field
• Experience developing embedded systems with hands-on firmware ownership
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded environments
• Solid understanding of embedded concepts, including interrupts, memory management, timing, and concurrency
• Experience working with microcontroller architectures (ARM Cortex-M or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to debug at the hardware-software interface using lab equipment
• Experience with communication protocols such as USB, BLE, UART, SPI, and I2C
• Familiarity with schematics, datasheets, and board-level hardware concepts
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Benefits Overview:

• Health and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO and holidays

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at (515) 225-7000 or email jdougherty@thepalmergroup.com.