Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Summary

An embedded systems engineer is an individual contributor role responsible for designing developing and implementing real-time embedded software and firmware solutions. This role supports cross-functional engineering activities contributes to technology research and performs sustaining work on existing products. The engineer collaborates with global teams to ensure secure reliable and high-performance embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software in C/C for real-time systems
• Develop detailed design documentation and contribute to system requirement specifications
• Support system architecture activities and contribute to technology conceptualization
• Assist in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within embedded applications
• Support threat modeling activities for embedded components
• Participate in R&D initiatives and assist in evaluating emerging technologies
• Troubleshoot maintain and enhance existing embedded products
• Collaborate with global and local engineering teams to align system development
• Participate in standards-based industry working groups when applicable
• Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams to complete assignments
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS (MS/ME preferred) in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
• Knowledge / experience developing embedded systems for high reliability applications (Industrial Automotive Medical Defense etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and create innovative solutions
• Experience with industry best practices in embedded development and quality assurance
• Proven experience developing applications for embedded Linux in C/C
• Experience with VHDL / Verilog for FPGA design
• Knowledge of web and cloud technologies
• Source level knowledge of Ethernet based and industrial communication protocols
• 3 years experience leading new technology development and working within cross-functional groups to successfully bring products to market

Essential Job Functions

• Eligible to receive a US passport
• Ability to travel by air as required
• Ability to sit for extended periods and ride in a car for up to 6 hours
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written & verbal)
• Ability to travel overseas for extended periods if required
• Regular and on-time attendance
• This is a hybrid position unless otherwise specified requiring 3 days in the office.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage 401k matching and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave life insurance short & long-term disability on-site gym access health & wellbeing center on-site café walking trails tuition assistance and more!

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