Embedded Firmware Engineer: 5G & IoT Connectivity

Eagle Wireless, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Eagle Wireless, Inc. in Minneapolis is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Software Team. You will design, develop, and integrate firmware for next‑generation cellular modules and embedded systems, interfacing with hardware bring‑up and low‑level software on LTE/5G platforms.

You’ll collaborate with hardware, RF, and QA teams to define architecture, improve reliability, and implement device drivers and network protocols using C/C++ and Yocto/Linux in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in embedded systems development, including bare‑metal and/or RTOS environments.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems, with experience in low‑level hardware bring‑up and debugging.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture, memory management, and peripheral interfaces.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with cellular modules (e.g., Quectel, Telit Cinterion, Semtech), including AT command sets and network troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of 4G/5G connectivity, eSIM/eUICC integration, SIM interfaces, or GNSS functionality.
• Familiarity with Yocto, Linux kernel/device tree customization, secure boot, or FOTA practices.
• Understanding of wireless protocols such as TCP/IP, MQTT, or CoAP in constrained devices.
• Experience building test harnesses, automated validation frameworks, or manufacturing test development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or lead others.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for wireless modules and microcontroller‑based systems
• Work closely with hardware and RF engineering teams on platform bring‑up and hardware/software integration
• Implement and test device drivers, communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), and middleware
• Support cellular module integration, certification testing (PTCRB, FCC, carrier‑specific), and connectivity troubleshooting
• Contribute to and help define software development workflows, including version control, continuous integration, and code reviews
• Guide board bring‑up and protocol stack development, and mentor other engineers on best practices, tooling, and documentation

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Bare-metal

Linux/Yocto

TCP/IP/MQTT/CoAP

AT commands

Debugging tools

Collaboration

Mentoring

Cellular modules

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG/SWD

Git / CI

Job description

Eagle Wireless, Inc. in Minneapolis is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Software Team. You will design, develop, and integrate firmware for next‑generation cellular modules and embedded systems, interfacing with hardware bring‑up and low‑level software on LTE/5G platforms.

You’ll collaborate with hardware, RF, and QA teams to define architecture, improve reliability, and implement device drivers and network protocols using C/C++ and Yocto/Linux in a fast‑paced environment.