Embedded Platform Engineer

Patrick Industries•Spring Lake, MI

About The Position

Medallion Instrumentation Systems, a division of Patrick Industries, is seeking an Embedded Platform Engineer to lead embedded platform development from initial hardware bring-up through production launch. This role is responsible for low-level platform software, Linux and Android platform integration, kernel and driver development, embedded firmware, and system reliability. The Embedded Platform Engineer will provide technical leadership across the embedded software stack while partnering closely with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver high-quality embedded products.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
8+ years of experience developing embedded Linux systems and Board Support Packages
Strong experience with ARM and ARM64 processor architectures
Expert-level C programming skills
Working knowledge of assembly language programming
Experience bringing embedded products from development through production launch
Experience developing and maintaining Linux kernels, device drivers, and embedded software platforms
Knowledge of embedded boot architectures, bootloaders, and low-level hardware initialization
Experience with DDR/DRAM bring-up and hardware validation activities
Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, Debian, Ubuntu, Alpine Linux, or similar Linux build environments
Experience with embedded firmware development and RTOS-based systems
Familiarity with Android platform integration and customization
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated software build and test environments
Experience utilizing JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related debugging tools
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within small to medium-sized engineering teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead embedded platform bring-up activities from initial power-on through production release
Develop and maintain boot software including U-Boot, ARM Trusted Firmware, and custom bootloaders
Configure and validate low-level hardware initialization including memory, clocks, power management, and peripheral interfaces
Lead DDR/DRAM bring-up, tuning, and stability validation across operating conditions
Debug complex hardware and software integration issues throughout the complete boot chain
Collaborate with hardware engineering teams on board design reviews, prototype validation, manufacturing readiness, and production support
Utilize JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools to diagnose hardware and system issues
Port, customize, and maintain Linux distributions on ARM and ARM64 embedded platforms
Integrate and maintain vendor Board Support Packages (BSPs)
Develop userspace environments utilizing Yocto, Buildroot, Debian, Ubuntu, Alpine Linux, or similar platforms
Optimize platform boot time, performance, reliability, and maintainability
Support long-term platform lifecycle management and software quality initiatives
Troubleshoot and resolve Linux platform issues across multiple product generations
Develop, customize, integrate, and maintain Linux kernel variants and device drivers
Support graphics, display, camera, imaging, audio, wireless, storage, and high-speed interface technologies
Develop and maintain support for embedded communication buses and peripheral devices
Integrate multimedia, graphics, networking, and hardware acceleration frameworks
Debug issues spanning firmware, kernel drivers, middleware, and userspace applications
Support system performance tuning and optimization activities
Develop embedded firmware for MCU-based subsystems, including ARM Cortex-M platforms
Support mixed Linux and MCU architectures utilized for sensing, control, power management, and peripheral management
Develop and maintain hardware abstraction layers, peripheral drivers, and low-level firmware
Support RTOS-based systems including FreeRTOS and similar environments
Apply real-time design principles including task scheduling, synchronization, interrupts, and concurrency management
Troubleshoot and optimize embedded firmware performance and reliability
Design and implement firmware deployment, update, and recovery mechanisms
Support OTA update capabilities, secure update frameworks, A/B partitioning, rollback, and recovery workflows
Maintain firmware version control, release processes, and software deployment standards
Improve overall platform resiliency, uptime, and security
Support cybersecurity initiatives related to embedded systems and firmware
Ensure systems meet reliability and long-term support requirements
Support Android platform bring-up and deployment activities
Integrate bootloaders, kernels, BSPs, HALs, and vendor-specific Android components
Troubleshoot Android platform issues across software layers
Optimize system performance, stability, and reliability
Support Android-based embedded product development initiatives
Collaborate with system architects and application developers on Android platform solutions
Provide technical leadership for embedded software architecture and platform design decisions
Mentor engineers and promote software engineering best practices
Participate in code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical planning sessions
Collaborate with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and product teams throughout the product lifecycle
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to embedded software development processes
Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and product quality efforts