Embedded Software Engineer - ADV

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize firmware for ARM Cortex-M based HVAC systems in Indianapolis. You will own tasks from concept through production and collaborate with hardware engineers.

The role emphasizes RTOS/bare-metal firmware, peripherals, bootloaders, OTA updates, and secure wireless features (Z-Wave, sub-GHz). Expect hands-on debugging with J-Link, SWD, and GDB, plus code reviews and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience developing embedded software in Embedded C
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and bare-metal and/or RTOS-based firmware
• Proficiency with interrupt-driven architectures and embedded peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, timers, watchdogs)
• Experience developing bootloaders, firmware update systems, and low-power embedded applications
• Experience debugging embedded systems using J-Link, SWD, GDB, or similar tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with hardware engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ARM Cortex-M-based systems.
• Develop bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware using Embedded C.
• Implement and optimize drivers for peripherals including UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, timers, and watchdogs.
• Design bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and low-power embedded applications.
• Develop and support wireless communication solutions, including Z-Wave, mesh networking, and proprietary sub-GHz protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with embedded hardware platforms.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and validate embedded systems using J-Link, SWD, GDB, and other development tools.
• Contribute to secure firmware design, OTA updates, and product reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Embedded C

ARM Cortex-M

Interrupt-driven architectures

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/EE/CS or related

Tools

J-Link

SWD

GDB

Gecko SDK

Simplicity Studio

Job description

Engineer the Connected Future of HVAC as an Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN | Schedule: 9am to 5pm | Payrate:

Are you passionate about embedded systems and wireless technologies? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop next-generation connected HVAC products that are smarter, more secure, and more efficient.

In this role, you'll design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for advanced HVAC systems, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions from concept through production.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ARM Cortex-M-based systems.
• Develop bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware using Embedded C.
• Implement and optimize drivers for peripherals including UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, timers, and watchdogs.
• Design bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and low-power embedded applications.
• Develop and support wireless communication solutions, including Z-Wave, mesh networking, and proprietary sub-GHz protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with embedded hardware platforms.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and validate embedded systems using J-Link, SWD, GDB, and other development tools.
• Contribute to secure firmware design, OTA updates, and product reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience developing embedded software in Embedded C
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and bare-metal and/or RTOS-based firmware
• Proficiency with interrupt-driven architectures and embedded peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, timers, watchdogs)
• Experience developing bootloaders, firmware update systems, and low-power embedded applications
• Experience debugging embedded systems using J-Link, SWD, GDB, or similar tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with hardware engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Silicon Labs EFR32, Gecko SDK, Simplicity Studio, or Silicon Labs wireless stack APIs
• Hands‑on experience with Z‑Wave, proprietary sub-GHz protocols, mesh networking, or low‑power wireless sensor networks
• Knowledge of secure boot, firmware signing, encrypted OTA updates, secure pairing, and embedded security best practices
• Experience with modular firmware architecture, state‑machine design, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Familiarity with RF concepts, including antenna performance, RF optimization, EMC/EMI troubleshooting, and wireless certification
• Experience supporting smart home, HVAC, industrial, or connected IoT products

Pay Details

$65.13 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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