Embedded Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to design and deploy in-car audio systems featuring Bluetooth, ANR, sensors, and DSP-based processing. You will build modular software that scales across product lines and tackle challenging problems across the full software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes strong Embedded C, device drivers, and the ability to document and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in real-time embedded software for resource-limited RTOS systems.
• Strong Embedded C knowledge (structures, bitfields, unions).
• Experience with device drivers and bootloaders.
• Good software engineering practices: modularity, reusability, maintainability.
• DSP architecture experience (e.g., ADI SHARC).
• Clear technical documentation and strong communication skills.
• Debugging and root-cause analysis expertise.
• Experience with hardware test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG).
• I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, CAN, Ethernet, MOST, A2B familiarity.
• Desire to lead a team of engineers across locations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and deploy embedded software for in-car audio products with Bluetooth, ANR, sensors.
• Design modular, scalable software across product lines.
• Analyze complex problems and implement comprehensive solutions.
• Contribute to all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, HW bring-up, tests, release, support, docs.
• Improve processes and tools to boost quality and efficiency.

Skills

RTOS embedded development

Embedded C

Device drivers

Software architecture

DSP knowledge

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI,UART

Troubleshooting

Hardware test equipment

Team leadership aspiration

English communication

Education

B.E./B.S./B.Tech/MS in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CCES

IAR

Wind River DIAB

Sigma Studio

Mentor A2B analyzer

CAN analyzer

Job description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Design, implement and deploy embedded software for new products that include Bluetooth, Active Noise Reduction, sensors, & audio experiences specifically for in-car audio
• Design, implement and deploy embedded software for new products that include Bluetooth, Active Noise Reduction, sensors, & audio experiences specifically for in-car audio
• Design modular software that is maintainable, scalable, and reusable across product line
• Analyze sophisticated technical problems and propose/implement comprehensive solutions.
• Contribute to all phases of the product software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, HW bring-up, implementation, automated test, release, support, and documentation.
• Enhance processes & tools to improve quality and increase efficiency by focusing on continuous improvement.

Technical Skills Required

• Minimum 3+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software in a resource limited RTOS based system.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded C programming language (Structures, bitfields, unions, and bit extraction techniques)
• Expert on embedded systems and writing/modifying device drivers and boot loaders.
• Strong software development skills and knowledge/experience in software engineering best practices (i.e. modularity, extensibility, reusability and maintainability)
• Experience with DSP architecture and platform software development, such as ADI SHARC processors etc.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to produce clear and concise technical software documentation.
• Strong Debugging and Troubleshooting skills to root cause and fix issues
• Experience with bringing up and debugging with hardware test equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG, etc.
• Experience with common communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet, MOST, A2B)
• Consistent track record to work on teams. A strong desire to learn from and help others
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Desire to become a technical lead for a team. Experience directing a team of 3 or more geographically distributed engineers is preferable.

Preferred Or Good To Have Skills

• Experience developing and delivering AutoSAR compliant software for embedded automotive systems, including expertise in the MCAL, BSW, RTE, CDD and SWC layers.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink (DSP algorithms, audio processing, digital filter, frequency analysis, mathematical analysis) integration to Embedded software.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing fundamentals for audio.
• Automotive industry experience a plus.
• Experience with LDF (Linker Description File) to optimize the MIPS/memory footprint.
• Exposure with specific RTOS - uC-III, FreeRTOS, OSEK
• Project monitoring tools like Jira, Jama, Crucible, confluence, SVN

Tools/Technologies

• Analog Devices Digital Signal Processors (ADSP SC584, ADSP 21584, GUL ADSP-21569)
• Microcontrollers - ARM, AT32UC3C1512, SPC5746C
• MATLAB, Simulink, C, Cross Core Embedded Studio (CCES), IAR, Wind River DIAB, Sigma Studio
• Mentor A2B analyzer/Bus Monitor, CAN analyzer

Education Background:

B.E./B.S./B.Tech/MS in Engineering