Embedded Hardware Design Engineer (PCB/MCU)

Southern States LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States LLC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in embedded systems to contribute to hardware development in Hampton, VA. The role focuses on designing and testing embedded hardware from prototype to production, with emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 2+ years of experience, PCB/schematics skills, and familiarity with EMI/EMI, wireless ISM, and standard interfaces like Ethernet,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or related field) required.
• At least 2 years of embedded hardware development experience.
• Experience with PCB and hardware interface design of embedded MCU/SOM.
• Familiarity with test tools: oscillosopes, DMM, lab power supplies, serial comms & data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting board bring-up, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues.
• Experience with wireless ISM communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and passionate about embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, selection, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware.
• Build embedded systems including hardware and basic board test firmware.
• Develop embedded hardware from prototypes to certification testing and production.
• Coordinate with team members to establish design approaches.
• Analyze and develop approaches to meet performance, reliability and cost requirements.
• Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts and detailed documentation for new products.
• Conduct testing of existing and prototype designs to diagnose malfunctions and implement improvements.
• Interface with PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers.

Skills

Embedded hardware

PCB design

Schematic capture

MCU interfaces

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Lab power supplies

Serial communications

EMI/EMC testing

Job description

Southern States LLC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in embedded systems to contribute to hardware development in Hampton, VA. The role focuses on designing and testing embedded hardware from prototype to production, with emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 2+ years of experience, PCB/schematics skills, and familiarity with EMI/EMI, wireless ISM, and standard interfaces like Ethernet,