Embedded Hardware Engineer III

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

6d • Remote

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Embedded Hardware Engineer III to work remotely. The role designs, develops, and deploys software embedded in IoT devices such as GPS trackers and keypads, as well as electronic hardware for vehicles and equipment. The engineer participates throughout the full product lifecycle, from prototype through production, and works with engineering, product, leadership, hardware design, and customer teams to develop, test, document, integrate, and deploy solutions. The role also focuses on secure and robust wireless communications, firmware protection, and improving the efficiency, stability, scalability, modularity, and reusability of systems across hardware platforms.

The position is fully remote and associated with EquipmentShare’s corporate headquarters in Columbia, Missouri. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, along with at least four years of significant experience designing electronic hardware for the automotive and/or heavy equipment industry. Experience with server-side ingestion of IoT data is preferred.

EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first, technology-driven company and offers competitive compensation, benefits, paid time off, professional development, and community volunteer time. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; some roles also require a drug test depending on job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• At least 4 years of significant experience designing electronic hardware for the automotive and/or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong knowledge of communication buses, including CAN, USB, Serial, I2C, and SPI.
• Ability to design hardware solutions using PIC and ARM embedded microcontrollers.
• Experience designing multilayer printed circuit boards using Altium Designer or similar EDA software.
• Experience using hand tools and soldering equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Involvement in the full product lifecycle, from prototype to production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including working with team members to review schematics and new designs.
• Broad technical skills spanning hardware and software, with the ability to work on both types of projects and learn new skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability, including willingness to work in ambiguous environments.
• Comfort learning new tools, technologies, and disciplines as projects demand.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with server-side ingestion of IoT data.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software for embedded systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Work across the full engineering lifecycle of embedded applications.
• Plan and create system architecture and integrate embedded systems.
• Read schematic and layout files to design and debug software.
• Collaborate with leadership, engineering, and product teams to build solutions.
• Conduct testing and analyses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of technology and processes.
• Help architect software for modularity and reuse across hardware platforms.
• Design and document APIs, user guides, and testing procedures.
• Analyze and improve the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources.
• Interface with hardware design and development teams.
• Document the design process and report system results.
• Support customers integrating and deploying the system.
• Ensure robust and secure wireless communication with other devices.
• Protect firmware against tampering to the extent supported by the hardware platform.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Gym membership stipend.
• Wellness programs with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• Company events and food truck nights.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level