Embedded systems engineer - Dallas/Austin, TX - Only W2 - (JK)

Central Business Solutions • Dallas, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Embedded Systems Engineer will develop embedded hardware and firmware, including PCB design, circuit schematics, component selection, hardware integration, microcontroller programming, board bring-up, debugging, and firmware-hardware integration. The role involves working with MCU peripherals and communication protocols, applying PCB layout and power-management practices, and using hardware debugging tools. The position is a long-term contract based in Dallas or Austin, Texas. It begins onsite and may transition to a hybrid arrangement.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in embedded hardware and firmware development.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design, circuit schematics, electronic components, and hardware integration.
• Practical experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, or embedded SoCs.
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and microcontroller programming.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or KiCad.
• Knowledge of MCU peripherals and communication protocols such as GPIO, ADC, PWM, UART, SPI, I²C, or CAN.
• Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and firmware-hardware integration.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and JTAG/SWD debugging tools.
• Understanding of PCB layout practices, power management, grounding, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC fundamentals.
• Ability to read schematics, component datasheets, and hardware reference designs.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or other embedded operating systems.
• Experience with multilayer PCB design and prototype development.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, OTA updates, and embedded device security.
• Experience with hardware validation, DFM/DFT, manufacturing support, and production testing.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies, sensors, and IoT hardware.
• Experience developing products from initial design through prototype validation and production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded hardware and firmware.
• Design PCBs and circuit schematics and integrate electronic components and hardware.
• Program microcontrollers using Embedded C/C++.
• Work with MCU peripherals and communication protocols, including GPIO, ADC, PWM, UART, SPI, I²C, and CAN.
• Perform board bring-up, hardware debugging, and firmware-hardware integration.
• Apply PCB layout, power-management, grounding, signal-integrity, and EMI/EMC practices.
• Read and interpret schematics, component datasheets, and hardware reference designs.

What This Job Offers