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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Systems Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Unit Testing, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulink, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Delivery Pipeline, Control Structures, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Deployment Automation, Bare Metal, U-Boot, Software Version Control, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/mi/auburn-hills/4c1b65d2-acea-4322-8bd2-3ae30953d1f1 ## About the Role Stm32 Zephyr Firmware FreeRTOS Debugging Visionary Innovation Embedded C Warehousing Electronics Oscilloscope Cryptography Log Analysis Boot Loaders Communication Control Loops Motor Control PX4 Autopilot Test Equipment Logic Analyzer Flight Testing Device Drivers System Testing Board Bring-Up Embedded Systems Microcontrollers Firmware Updates Lighting Systems ARM Architecture Embedded Software Embedded Firmware Battery Management Provisioning Tools Software Engineering Computer Engineering Aircraft Electronics Printed Circuit Board Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering New Product Development C (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Flashing (Weatherproofing) Serial Peripheral Interface Real-Time Operating Systems Product Lifecycle Management Printed Circuit Board Design Technical Delivery Management Hardware Verification Language Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), * 3+ years of professional embedded C/C++ development experience with firmware that has shipped in a product. * Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems and firmware development. * Experience developing on STM32 or similar ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. * Bare-metal and RTOS development experience with NuttX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar real-time operating systems. * Experience implementing and troubleshooting SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN communications. * Hands-on hardware debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD tools. * Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture, including interrupts, DMA, and timing. * Ability to troubleshoot issues across embedded software, electronics, communications, and system-level integration. * Understanding of the interaction between firmware and custom PCB hardware. * Ability to work collaboratively during board bring-up and system testing. * Strong ownership mentality and willingness to work across traditional engineering boundaries. * Comfort working in a hands-on, product-focused startup environment., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience. * Direct PX4 development experience or experience with ArduPilot. * Experience with STM32 HAL/LL and NuttX. * Experience with MAVLink and DroneCAN/UAVCAN communication protocols. * Experience implementing secure boot, cryptographic signing, signed firmware updates, or anti-tamper mechanisms. * Ability to read electrical schematics and participate effectively in PCB design reviews. * Experience with board bring-up and hardware verification. * Experience developing production flashing, testing, and provisioning tools. * Flight testing and post-flight log analysis experience. * Interest in working closely with engineers who design and build the physical product, from electronics through assembly and flight testing., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Actalent Warren, MI*Remote MATLAB Simulink Debugging Visionary Leadership Innovation Testability Unit Testing Communication Active Safety Detail Oriented Version Control Problem Solving Control Systems Embedded Systems Secret Clearance Software Features Embedded Software Integration Testing Software Development Artificial Intelligence C (Programming Language) Systems Modeling Language Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Model Based Systems Engineering Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Military Standards And Specifications +0 Vehicle Controls Engineer Actalent Warren, MI*Remote MATLAB Simulink Debugging Visionary Leadership Innovation Testability Unit Testing Communication Active Safety Detail Oriented Version Control Problem Solving Control Systems Embedded Systems Secret Clearance Software Features Embedded Software Integration Testing Software Development Artificial Intelligence C (Programming Language) Systems Modeling Language Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Model Based Systems Engineering Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Military Standards And Specifications, Stm32, Zephyr Firmware FreeRTOS Debugging Visionary Innovation Embedded C Warehousing Electronics Oscilloscope Cryptography Log Analysis Boot Loaders Communication Control Loops Motor Control PX4 Autopilot Test Equipment Logic Analyzer Flight Testing Device Drivers System Testing Board Bring-Up Embedded Systems Microcontrollers Firmware Updates Lighting Systems ARM Architecture Embedded Software Embedded Firmware Battery Management Provisioning Tools Software Engineering Computer Engineering Aircraft Electronics Printed Circuit Board Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering New Product Development C (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Flashing (Weatherproofing) Serial Peripheral Interface Real-Time Operating Systems Product Lifecycle Management Printed Circuit Board Design Technical Delivery Management Hardware Verification Language Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Small-Unmanned Aerial Systems (S-UAS) Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter +0 Google IT Automation with Python ## Description The Embedded Systems Engineer will design, develop, and maintain firmware that powers small unmanned aircraft systems and associated ground equipment for demanding mission applications. You will work across flight-controller integration, battery management, motor control, lighting systems, and communication links, covering the embedded stack from bootloaders and device drivers through control loops and PX4 integration. This role offers the opportunity to see your firmware operating on real aircraft within weeks, with direct exposure to the full product lifecycle including design, electronics, assembly, production, and flight testing, and a high level of technical ownership over assigned systems and components., * Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C and C++ for STM32 and similar ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. * Integrate with and extend a PX4-based flight-control stack to support small unmanned aircraft systems. * Design and implement device drivers and control loops using SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN communication interfaces. * Build robust embedded communication links using MAVLink and DroneCAN/UAVCAN protocols. * Support board bring-up and hardware verification in close collaboration with the electronics engineering team. * Implement secure boot, cryptographic signing, signed firmware updates, and field-update mechanisms to enhance system security and reliability. * Debug, profile, and harden firmware to ensure reliable operation under real-world field conditions. * Develop production flashing, testing, and provisioning tools to support manufacturing and deployment workflows. * Participate in aircraft flight testing and conduct post-flight log analysis to validate performance and identify improvements. * Collaborate closely with electrical, manufacturing, and flight-test personnel throughout the product-development lifecycle. * Troubleshoot issues across embedded software, electronics, communications, and system-level integration. * Contribute to board bring-up activities and system testing, working hands-on with custom PCB hardware. * Participate in PCB design reviews by reading and interpreting electrical schematics and providing firmware-focused feedback. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this)