Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; City of Watervliet, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. in Watervliet, NY is seeking an Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer to design, build, and test hardware-software solutions for healthcare and assistive technology.

You will own electronic subsystems from concept through prototyping to final validation, working across multidisciplinary teams to translate ideas into functional prototypes. The role requires hands-on development on Raspberry Pi, Arduino, STM32, and PCB design, with Python and C/C++

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years embedded systems development experience.
• Experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino or STM32 and Python/C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded systems and subsystems.
• Create, test, and refine PCB designs and prototypes.
• Document designs and support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Embedded systems

PCB design

Python

C/C++

Lab instrumentation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

STM32

PCB design tools

Job description

## Electrical & Embedded Systems EngineerApply: Watervliet, NY: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR103510### **Where people get better at life!**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**Key Skills & Competencies*** 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* Highly hands-on development environment* 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.* Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage* Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays* 401K Retirement OptionAt 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.**Compensation Range:**$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 **Benefits:*** Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)* Tuition Reimbursement* Early Access to Pay with RAIN* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)