Electrical Engineer -Embedded

Frederick Fox; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to lead hardware design and embedded power electronics for battery-powered products. This onsite role is based in South Carolina and involves cross-functional collaboration with hardware, firmware, and test engineers.

You will design firmware for power conversion and motor control, develop control algorithms, and contribute to prototyping, testing, and production readiness while maintaining high coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers and RTOS concepts.
• Experience with power electronics and control systems.
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C and USB communication.
• Experience debugging with lab equipment and tools.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C and C++ for power electronics.
• Implement and optimize firmware for power stations, sources, and USB PD apps.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and interfaces.
• Develop control algorithms for power conversion systems (AC/DC, DC/DC, inverters).
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration with lab equipment.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code and participate in reviews.
• Participate in code/design reviews and system validation testing.
• Support prototyping, testing, certification, and production lifecycles.
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory, and power efficiency.
• Maintain version control and documentation for firmware projects.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ programming

Microcontrollers

Real-time systems

Power electronics

UART SPI I2C USB

Debugging tools

Schematic reading

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/CE

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Embedded dev environments

Schematic capture

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Accessories, and Hand Tools. The Company is committed to accelerating the transformation of these industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology. They are recognized worldwide for its deep heritage and cordless product platforms of superior quality, outstanding performance, safety, productivity, and compelling innovation.

The Electrical Engineer II will lead the hardware design and implementation of embedded power electronics for battery-powered products, with a focus on power conversion and motor control. You will work through the product development process in a team environment interacting with cross-functional stakeholders such as hardware, firmware, product development, and test engineers. This position will sit onsite in South Carolina.

Primary Job Functions:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C and C++ for power electronics applications.
• Implement and optimize firmware for systems such as power stations, power sources, and USB-based power delivery applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture, interfaces, and performance requirements.
• Develop control algorithms for power conversion systems (e.g., AC/DC, DC/DC converters, inverters).
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and system validation testing.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including prototyping, testing, certification, and production.
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency.
• Maintain version control and documentation for firmware projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, embedded architectures, and real-time systems.
• Experience with power electronics, including power conversion topologies and control systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and USB.
• Experience with debugging tools and embedded development environments.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality engineering practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) or similar power management protocols.
• Knowledge of RTOS.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) techniques.
• Experience with battery management systems (BMS) and energy storage solutions.
• Understanding of EMC/EMI considerations in power electronics design.
• Exposure to safety and compliance standards for power systems.