Sr. Embedded Systems Designer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking a Sr. Embedded Systems Designer (Hardware/Firmware) for an onsite role in North York, ON.

The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and support of complex embedded systems with a 40% hardware / 60% firmware focus. You will develop firmware in C/C++, design schematics and PCBs, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in medical devices or aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of embedded systems experience in regulated environments (medical devices or aerospace preferred).
• Strong firmware development experience in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on hardware design experience including schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium Designer or similar).
• Experience with I2C, SPI, and UART, plus debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Proficient with Git or other version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded hardware and firmware for new and existing products.
• Develop embedded software using C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Design and support electronic circuits, schematics, and PCB layouts.
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems using lab equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation and support design reviews to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support product enhancements, engineering changes, and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Hardware design

PCB design

Schematic capture

Altium Designer

I2C

SPI

UART

Git

Regulated industries

Debugging hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Sr. Embedded Systems Designer (Hardware/Firmware)

Location: North York, ON (Onsite)

Salary: $115,000–$125,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About The Opportunity

Our client a leading specialized electronics manufacturer, is looking for an Embedded Systems Designer to join their engineering team and contribute to the design, development, and support of complex embedded electronic systems in a highly regulated environment. This role has approximately a 40% hardware / 60% firmware focus. While firmware development will make up the majority of the day-to-day work, the successful candidate will also serve as the team's subject matter expert for electronics and hardware design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded hardware and firmware for new and existing products.
• Develop embedded software using C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Design and support electronic circuits, schematics, and PCB layouts.
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and test teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation and support design reviews while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support product enhancements, engineering changes, and technical issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8-10 years of embedded systems experience (intermediate to senior level candidates will be considered).
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or aerospace.
• Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++.
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems and embedded architectures.
• Hands-on hardware design experience including schematic capture and PCB design (Altium Designer or similar).
• Experience with common communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Proficiency using debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debuggers.
• Experience using Git or other version control systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.