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# Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Konik & Company, Inc.
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), OrCAD, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Verilog, Diagnostic Tools, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Fpga Hardware, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Git, Software Version Control, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_cfcdd5a52

## About the Role

* 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., * 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.

## Description

* 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.