IoT Embedded Systems Engineer

SwissPeak Partners GmbH; Oberbernbach; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SwissPeak Partners GmbH seeks an experienced embedded systems engineer to own the development of IoT software and hardware interfaces. You will design, implement and optimize firmware for microcontrollers and Linux-based modules, and work closely with hardware, mechanical, and cloud teams to assure seamless system integration.

You will guide hardware reviews, define requirements from concept through production, and help bring prototypes to mass production with manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Several years of hands on experience in embedded development, including firmware and hardware engineering.
• Strong understanding of hardware design and PCB layouts and collaboration with hardware teams.
• Strong expertise in embedded firmware development and software architecture for MCU platforms.
• Experience with sensor integration and wireless tech such as BLE and WiFi.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems; Yocto is an advantage.
• Broad system level understanding of mechanics, sensors, actuators and IoT product integration.
• Hands on experience with hardware testing, debugging tools and automated production testing.
• Familiarity with CE and FCC certification is an advantage.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of embedded software development for IoT systems.
• Design robust embedded software on microcontroller platforms and Linux if applicable.
• Provide technical guidance for hardware development and review PCB designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and cloud teams for end‑to‑end integration.
• Define and refine product requirements from concept to mass production.
• Develop prototypes and support transition to serial production with partners.
• Evolve embedded platform including MCU and Yocto based components.
• Develop pragmatic testing strategies for hardware and firmware.
• Support partners with debugging, documentation and ramp up.
• Provide Level 3 technical support for complex system issues.
• Travel ~5–10% for partner support and product launches.

Skills

Embedded firmware

ARM Cortex

ESP32/STM32

Sensor integration

BLE/WiFi

Yocto

Linux systems

PCB review

Hardware development

Debugging tools

Production testing

German & English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Embedded Systems

Tools

ESP-IDF

STM32CubeMX

Keil MDK

Linux toolchains

Yocto development

Job description

Take ownership of the development of IoT systems, with a focus on embedded software, system architecture, and hardware and firmware integration

Design and develop robust, efficient, and scalable embedded software for IoT products based on microcontroller platforms and, optionally, Linux based systems

Provide technical guidance for hardware development in collaboration with external partners, including reviewing and challenging PCB designs to ensure functionality, quality, and manufacturability

Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and cloud engineering teams to ensure seamless end to end system integration

Define and refine product requirements from initial concept through to mass production in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Develop and integrate prototypes and support the transition from development into serial production together with manufacturing partners

Contribute to the continuous evolution of the embedded platform, including MCU based solutions as well as optional Linux and Yocto based components

Develop pragmatic testing strategies to ensure the functionality, reliability, and quality of both hardware and firmware

Support development and manufacturing partners with debugging, technical documentation, and production ramp up

Provide Level 3 technical support for complex system, firmware, and hardware related issues

Travel approximately 5 to 10 percent to support development partners, product validation activities, and product launches

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Several years of hands on experience in embedded development, including firmware development and hardware related engineering

Strong understanding of hardware design and PCB layouts, with the ability to review design decisions and collaborate effectively with hardware development teams

Strong expertise in embedded firmware development and software architecture for microcontroller platforms such as ARM Cortex, ESP32, or STM32

Experience with sensor integration and wireless communication technologies such as BLE and WiFi

Experience with embedded Linux systems, particularly Yocto, is an advantage, especially in environments combining System on Modules with MCU based architectures

Broad system level understanding of mechanics, sensors, actuators, and their integration into robust IoT products

Hands on experience with hardware testing, debugging tools, and automated production testing

Familiarity with certification standards such as CE and FCC is an advantage

Fluent in German and English, with additional languages considered a plus