Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Konik•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on embedded firmware development, hardware integration, real-time operating systems, and system-level optimization for complex electronic platforms. The company is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced microprocessor-based systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
4+ years of relevant embedded firmware engineering experience.
Strong experience with C/C++ development in embedded environments.
Experience with RTOS fundamentals, including multi-threaded systems, interrupt handling, and real-time scheduling.
Experience with Python, Git, Linux, and embedded software development tools.
Familiarity with FPGA development environments, including Xilinx or Altera platforms.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across engineering teams.
Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience developing drivers or communication stacks for high-speed protocols including Ethernet, PCIe, or USB-C.
Experience configuring and optimizing DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 memory controllers.
Strong understanding of Verilog/HDL and FPGA interfaces including AXI, SPI, I2C, or custom protocols.
Experience reviewing and troubleshooting Cadence Allegro schematics.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware solutions for microprocessor-based platforms.
Develop robust C/C++ firmware supporting high-speed communication interfaces and peripheral systems.
Configure and optimize real-time operating systems (RTOS) to meet system performance and timing requirements.
Support hardware integration efforts, including board bring-up, troubleshooting, and debugging hardware-to-firmware interactions.
Design diagnostic tools and automated Python-based test solutions to validate hardware performance and system reliability.
Collaborate with electrical engineers on circuit design, component selection, schematics, and PCB development.
Perform code reviews, maintain version control standards, and support software documentation processes.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.