Embedded Firmware Engineer - RTOS, Bare-metal

Leoforce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Leoforce in Houston, TX, is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and implement firmware for RTOS and bare-metal platforms. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of embedded systems experience, with strong C/C++ skills and hands-on hardware/software integration.

You will work on full-cycle product development, read datasheets, and utilize diverse debugging tools in a collaborative industrial setting focused on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• 5+ years of embedded systems background (required).
• Proven experience in full-cycle product development.
• Hands-on hardware/software integration, system-level testing, performance tuning, and embedded debugging tools.
• Strong programming proficiency in C or C-based languages.
• Working knowledge of IDE toolchains including compiler, linker, assembler, and loader.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Ability to read and interpret microprocessor/component datasheets and manufacturer application notes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support embedded systems powering industrial products from concept through production.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate components and optimize performance.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Hardware/software integration

Microcontroller

Serial protocols RS-485 CAN SPI I2C UX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IDE toolchains

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer - RTOS, Bare-metal

Location: Houston,TX, US

Date Posted: 10-02-2026

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Details

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution
• 5+ years of embedded systems background (required)
• Proven experience in full-cycle product development
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software integration, system-level testing, performance tuning, and embedded debugging tools
• Strong programming proficiency in C or C-based languages
• Working knowledge of IDE toolchains including compiler, linker, assembler, and loader
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and UART
• Ability to read and interpret microprocessor/component datasheets and manufacturer application notes

A bit about us

We are a well-established industrial engineering company specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced systems that support critical infrastructure, automation platforms, and next-generation industrial equipment. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and support embedded systems that power our industrial products from initial concept through full production. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, real-world technologies while collaborating with a talented engineering team.

Why join us

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
• We are committed to fostering professional development and career advancement by promoting accelerated growth opportunities from within our organization.

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