Embedded Systems Engineer

Nextbridge Global; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextbridge Global in Lahore, Pakistan seeks an Embedded Systems Engineer with 2–3 years of firmware development and hardware–software integration experience. You will design, test, and debug embedded solutions for robotics, automation, and autonomous systems.

The role requires hands-on work with STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF, and related platforms, implementing communication protocols and motor-control algorithms.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong understanding of C/C++, microcontroller architectures, and digital electronics.
• Experience with MCU peripherals (GPIO, ADC, PWM, timers, interrupts).
• Experience with embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, RS485).
• Familiarity with motor control, encoders, and feedback systems.
• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr RTOS or similar RTOS.
• Proficient debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and optimize embedded firmware using C/C++ and Python.
• Work with microcontrollers and microprocessors (STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF, Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi).
• Interface and integrate sensors, encoders, motors, and motor drivers.
• Implement UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, RS485, and Modbus protocols.
• Develop motor control algorithms and closed-loop control systems.
• Perform hardware-software integration, debugging, and validation.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and software teams.
• Prepare technical docs, test procedures, and development reports.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

STM32

ESP32

Nordic nRF

Raspberry Pi

Motor control

CAN Bus

RS485

I2C

SPI

UART

FreeRTOS/Zephyr

Linux/RTOS tools

Oscilloscope

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

STM32CubeIDE

ESP-IDF

Keil

Arduino IDE

VSCode

Job description

Job Description:

Embedded Systems Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Embedded Systems Engineer with 2-3 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development and hardware-software integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of C/C++, microcontroller architectures, communication protocols, motor control, and embedded systems. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded solutions for robotics, industrial automation, and autonomous systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and optimize embedded firmware using C/C++ and Python.


• Work with microcontrollers and microprocessors, including STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF, Raspberry Pi, and Orange Pi.


• Interface and integrate sensors, encoders, servo motors, stepper motors, and motor drivers.


• Implement communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, RS485, and Modbus.


• Develop and implement motor control algorithms, PID controllers, and closed-loop feedback systems.


• Perform hardware-software integration, firmware optimization, system debugging, and validation.


• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and software teams throughout the product development lifecycle.


• Prepare technical documentation, testing procedures, and development reports.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Embedded C/C++, Python, microcontroller architectures, and digital electronics.


• Hands-on experience with STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF, or other ARM-based microcontrollers.


• Understanding of MCU peripherals, including GPIO, ADC, PWM, timers, interrupts, and watchdogs.


• Experience with embedded communication protocols, including UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, and RS485.


• Practical knowledge of servo motors, stepper motors, encoders, motor drivers, and feedback control systems.


• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr RTOS, or similar real-time operating systems.


• Experience with embedded development environments such as Arduino IDE, STM32CubeIDE, ESP-IDF, Keil, or similar tools.


• Basic understanding of electronic circuits, PCB schematics, and hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Preference Will Be Given To

• Candidates with experience in robotics, industrial automation, automotive electronics, or autonomous navigation systems.


• Hands-on experience with GPS/GNSS, RTK positioning, PID-based motor control, and encoder feedback systems.


• Experience with embedded Linux platforms, including Raspberry Pi or Orange Pi.


• Knowledge of IoT communication technologies, including MQTT, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Zigbee.


• Practical experience with RTOS-based firmware development and ARM Cortex-M architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.


• 2 - 3 years of relevant professional experience in embedded systems development