Embedded Hardware/Software Engineer - GDS Corp

Welker; League City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GDS Corp is seeking an embedded hardware/software engineer to develop and maintain software for STM-based systems, with experience in embedded C, PLC programming, and Windows Forms. The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and in-office work at League City, TX.

The candidate should read schematics, work with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS, and collaborate across teams to improve software processes. Local candidates only, sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 2-3 years experience with basic electronics, including ability to read and understand a schematic diagram
• Proficiency with embedded C programming across multiple platforms; experience with FreeRTOS or similar embedded RTOS preferred

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented software
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across various platforms
• Proactively communicate plans and project status in code reviews and team meetings
• Suggest improvements to continuously evolve software development processes

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Working Knowledge

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in CS/Software/CE/EE

Tools

MS Visual Studio

GitHub

Microsoft Office

AI-based tools

Job description

About Us

GDS Corp designs and manufactures gas detection systems for heavy commercial and industrial applications. Established in 2001, GDS Corp develops gas detection products that combine leading edge technology and best industry practices to deliver life-saving products for customers in petrochemical and related industries. If you're looking to become a critical part of a dynamic, forward-looking company, GDS Corp might be the right fit for you.

About Our Embedded Hardware/Software Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to join our team to develop and maintain software solutions that are key to our business success. Our ideal candidate is someone who has a working knowledge of basic microprocessor electronics and who has experience in writing and debugging embedded “C” code in STM-based systems. Experience with PLC programming in Structured Text and Windows Forms programming with Visual Studio is also important; 2-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented software
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across various platforms
• Proactively communicate plans and project status in code reviews and team meetings
• Suggest improvements to continuously evolve software development processes

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

Key Skills

• Communication: Ability to interact with peers and managers in a professional manner.
• Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with others to ensure the success of the team as a whole
• Working Knowledge: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Visual Studio, GitHub, web search, AI-based research and coding tools and more. Be able to quickly adapt to new software programs.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and think on your feet. Must have excellent organizational and follow-through skills to handle multiple complex tasks within tight deadline parameters
• Organizational Skills – Ability to organize and set priorities and execute projects in a predictable and reliable manner.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 2-3 years experience with basic electronics, including ability to read and understand a schematic diagram
• Proficiency with embedded C programming across multiple platforms; experience with FreeRTOS or similar embedded RTOS preferred

Position Details

GDS Corp is a subsidiary of Welker, Inc. This is a full-time, in-office position working out of the GDS office in League City, TX. Applicants must be local to the area and authorized to work in the US for any employer without requiring sponsorship.
The shift schedule is Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm, and Friday 7am-12pm. The starting salary is determined by experience, potential, and education. Welker offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.