> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1169274-embedded-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1169274-embedded-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** ASGN Incorporated
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Software Architecture, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Real Time Systems, Switching Technologies Hardware, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration, Smartgrid
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=de4dcfd1eab362dc

## About the Role

Skills: Embedded Development (3-5 Years) FPGA Design (2-3 Years), * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

 * Strong experience in embedded software development using C and C++ in real time or embedded environments.
 * Working knowledge of FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in simulation and validation tools.
 * Solid understanding of embedded systems, real time processing, and hardware software integration.
 * Nice to have: Experience with communication protocols, digital signal processing, or power systems applications; familiarity with lab testing, debugging tools, and hardware validation processes.

## Description

The Chicago location serves as the company's primary innovation, engineering, and manufacturing hub, where teams develop and produce medium and high voltage switching equipment, smart grid automation systems, energy storage solutions, and power quality technologies. This facility also houses advanced research and development capabilities focused on grid modernization, automation, and resiliency technologies designed to support a more sustainable and outage resistant power grid.

The organization supports customers across electric utilities, renewable energy providers, commercial and industrial operations, data centers, and government and military applications that depend on reliable and resilient electrical power systems.

The Embedded Engineer will play a key role in developing high performance embedded systems that enable advanced control, protection, and communication functions, with approximately 60 percent focus on embedded software development in C and C++ and 40 percent focus on FPGA design., * Design and develop embedded software in C and C++ for real time control, protection, and communication systems used in power grid technologies.

 * Develop and integrate FPGA based components using HDL such as VHDL or Verilog to support high speed signal processing and hardware acceleration.
 * Collaborate with electrical, firmware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams to integrate embedded software and hardware into complex electromechanical systems.
 * Perform debugging, testing, and validation of embedded and FPGA systems to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with system requirements.
 * Support the full product development lifecycle including architecture definition, prototyping, system integration, and continuous improvement of embedded platforms.


## Related Videos

- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)
- [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine)
- [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api)
- [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell)
- [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system)
- [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere)

## Related Articles

- [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)
- [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)
- [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)
- [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)
- [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)