Embedded Systems Engineer (Hardware & Firmware Design)

Parabit Systems•Bellmore, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Parabit Systems, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Embedded Systems Engineer to design and develop products from concept through production. The role combines hardware design, embedded firmware development, and system integration, with responsibility for the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and support of embedded electronic systems used in real-world applications across multiple industries. The engineer will work across hardware design, firmware development, prototype validation, manufacturing support, and field troubleshooting, with a focus on quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and product performance. The position works 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. It is an onsite position. Employment candidates must pass a non-DOT drug screening, criminal and credit background check, and driver license check before employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in embedded systems design and firmware development.
Experience developing products from concept through production release.
Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, hardware integration, and board-level troubleshooting.
Proficiency in embedded firmware development using C and C++.
Understanding of microcontroller architectures and peripherals, including GPIO, ADCs, DACs, SPI, I²C, and UART.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials, datasheets, timing diagrams, and interface specifications.
Experience using advanced testing equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers.
Understanding of embedded networking and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-485, Bluetooth, NFC, USB, OSDP, and Z-Wave.
Experience with Altium Designer, KiCad, or other advanced EDA tools.
Familiarity with EMC/EMI design practices and safety and other regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced development environment.
Must pass a non-DOT drug screening, criminal and credit background check, and driver license check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python and Visual Basic.
Experience working with PIC and/or STM32 ARM Cortex microcontrollers.
Experience integrating embedded systems with cloud-based platforms, IoT frameworks, or remote device management solutions.
Working knowledge of SQL databases for diagnostics, configuration management, reporting, or device monitoring.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 embedded platform design.
Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems, including control logic, communications, diagnostics, and device management.
Create electrical schematics, select components, perform engineering and derating analyses, and conduct design reviews for reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
Provide instruction and guidance on 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 for signal integrity, grounding, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal management, power integrity, and design-for-manufacturing practices.
Implement secure coding principles and follow cybersecurity requirements in applicable NIST, FIPS, and ISO guidelines.
Coordinate prototype builds, engineering validation testing, design verification, and product qualification.
Support regulatory testing and compliance efforts, including FCC, CE, UL, EMC/EMI, and RoHS requirements.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development, production launch, deployment, and ongoing product support.
Evaluate technologies, components, communication standards, and development tools for future product initiatives.