Embedded Software Engineer

• Design digital hardware, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Develop and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollers.
• Bring up and debug boards using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Build host-side instrument control, data acquisition, or automated test software.
• Integrate hardware, firmware, and software into a working instrument and verify its performance.
• Collaborate effectively within a small, cross-disciplinary engineering team.
• Learn and apply state-of-the-art measurement techniques for solar cell testing.
• Own embedded systems projects from concept through production.

Firmware Debugging Visionary Innovation Spacecraft Electronics Testability Oscilloscope Product Lining Logic Analyzer System Testing Board Bring-Up Test Automation Maintainability Data Acquisition Embedded Systems ARM Architecture Embedded Software Schematic Capture Instrument Control Digital Electronics Software Development Computer Engineering Printed Circuit Board Electrical Engineering Digital Hardware Design C (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Serial Peripheral Interface Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

3 to 5 years, * Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field.

• 3-5+ years of work experience.
• Fluency with common digital interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Python experience for instrument control, automated test, and data analysis.
• Experience with spacecraft electronics and/or product design.
• Familiarity with precision measurement, data acquisition, and timing-critical systems.
• Experience designing for manufacturability, testability, and reliability.
• Capability to support application science, perform product tests, manage manufacturing, and interface with customers and vendors.

Work Environment

Design work is primarily conducted from home, with testing performed on-site. Most team members start with design at home and then transition to on-site testing in the afternoon. Job Type & Location, 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.

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