Embedded systems engineer - Dallas/Austin, TX - Only W2 - (JK)

Title: Embedded systems engineer
Location: Dallas/Austin, TX (Initial onsite and can converted to Hybrid then after)
Duration: Long Term contract role

Required Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in embedded hardware and firmware development.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design, circuit schematics, electronic components, and hardware integration.
• Practical experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, or embedded SoCs.
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and microcontroller programming.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or KiCad.
• Knowledge of MCU peripherals and communication protocols such as GPIO, ADC, PWM, UART, SPI, I²C, or CAN.
• Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and firmware-hardware integration.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and JTAG/SWD debugging tools.
• Understanding of PCB layout practices, power management, grounding, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC fundamentals.
• Ability to read schematics, component datasheets, and hardware reference designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or other embedded operating systems.
• Experience with multilayer PCB design and prototype development.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, OTA updates, and embedded device security.
• Experience with hardware validation, DFM/DFT, manufacturing support, and production testing.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies, sensors, and IoT hardware.
• Experience developing products from initial design through prototype validation and production deployment.

Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.