Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer

Center for Disability Services; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking an Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer to design, build, and test innovative hardware for healthcare and assistive tech. You will own electronic subsystems from concept through prototyping to final validation, working with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and STM32 platforms and developing Python-based data workflows.

This hands-on role blends hardware, software, and rapid prototyping in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of embedded systems development and PCB prototyping experience.
• Experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or STM32.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and testing tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Solid documentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining engineering rigor.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded systems using platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and STM32
• Create, test, and refine custom PCB designs
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and electronic subsystems into experimental platforms
• Build Python-based data acquisition and analysis workflows
• Support prototyping, debugging, and validation of engineering systems
• Document designs, processes, and workflows to ensure reproducibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines
• Own electronic subsystems from concept through prototyping and final validation

Skills

Embedded systems

PCB prototyping

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

STM32

Python

C/C++

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

STM32

Job description

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

About the Role

The Health Innovations Incubator & Technology Center (HII Tech) at the Center for Disability Services is seeking a hands-on Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer to design, build, and test innovative systems that support healthcare and assistive technology solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of hardware, software, and rapid prototyping, and enjoys translating ideas into real, functional systems. You enjoy building things that have never existed before. You are comfortable working with ambiguity, rapidly learning new technologies, and moving ideas from concept to functional prototype. You take ownership, enjoy solving practical engineering problems, and thrive in multidisciplinary environments. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop embedded systems, integrate sensors, and create scalable prototypes that have real-world impact. You’ll play a key role in developing solutions across healthcare, assistive technology, and experimental engineering projects in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. You will own electronic subsystem from concept through prototyping to final validation.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop embedded systems using platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and STM32
• Create, test, and refine custom PCB designs
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and electronic subsystems into experimental platforms
• Build Python-based data acquisition and analysis workflows
• Support prototyping, debugging, and validation of engineering systems
• Document designs, processes, and workflows to ensure reproducibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines
• You will own electronic subsystems from concept through prototyping and final validation

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in:
  • Embedded systems development
  • Electronics prototyping and/or PCB design
• Experience with platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or STM32
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and testing tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Solid documentation and communication abilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining engineering rigor

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Experience in rapid prototyping or product development environments
• Experience with biomedical, assistive, or sensor‑driven systems
• Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis workflows
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
• Masters degree in Electric Engineering and/or Computer science
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in electronic prototyping and embedded systems
• Strong hands‑on design, assembly and electrical validation expertise
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn by doing
• Effective communication of technical concepts and results
• Able to thrive in a fast‑moving environment
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on safety and quality
• Clear communication of technical concepts, progress, and risks

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer
• Occasionally lift up to 15–25 lbs
• May require travel to off‑site meetings or events
• Extended periods working at a computer and with equipment

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting‑edge innovations in healthcare and assistive technology
• Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to build, test, and iterate on meaningful solutions
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals supported by the Center
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Option

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

The Center for Disability Services is a leading provider in upstate New York, offering innovative programs and comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities for over 80 years.

314 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208, US