Embedded Software Engineer (RF & FPGA Systems) - Austin, Texas

MissionHires; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth in embedded, FPGA, DSP

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a defense-focused team building rugged embedded systems for RF, FPGA, and DSP applications in Austin, TX. You will develop and maintain embedded C software for microcontroller- and processor-based systems.

You will collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers, debug with lab equipment, and contribute to automated testing and CI-driven workflows to ensure high-quality products and ongoing system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of embedded C development experience.
• Strong debugging skills with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Troubleshoot complex embedded hardware/software interactions.
• Experience with microcontroller/processor-based systems.
• Root-cause analysis and independent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded C software for MCU/processor-based systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware and HW/SW interactions using lab equipment.
• Collaborate with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers to improve product reliability.
• Contribute across product lifecycle: development, enhancements, sustaining engineering.
• Develop automated test solutions, scripts, and tools to validate functionality and performance.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for defects.
• Support board bring-up, software integration, and hardware validation.
• Participate in code reviews and CI-driven workflows.
• Document designs, tests, and troubleshooting guides; support customer issues as needed.

Skills

Embedded C

Debugging

CI/CD workflows

Python scripting

Root-cause analysis

Lab equipment proficiency

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

MissionHires is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading RF, FPGA, and DSP engineering team building rugged, high-performance embedded systems for defense, aerospace, and scientific applications. You will develop and enhance embedded C software, collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers, debug complex hardware/software interactions using lab instrumentation, and create automated test solutions to ensure world-class product quality. This full-time role is based in Austin, TX, offers competitive compensation and benefits, and provides significant growth in embedded, FPGA, DSP, and test automation domains.Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
• Debug and troubleshoot complex firmware and hardware/software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Collaborate with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers to investigate issues, develop solutions, and enhance product reliability
• Contribute across the product lifecycle, including new product development, product improvements, and sustaining engineering
• Develop automated test solutions, scripts, and tools to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for embedded system defects
• Support board bring-up, low-level software integration, and hardware validation
• Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and modern CI-driven workflows
• Document designs, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides; support customer-facing technical issues as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience in C

• Strong embedded debugging skills and direct experience working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex embedded hardware/software interactions

• Solid understanding of embedded system architecture and low-level software/hardware interfaces

• Experience developing software for microcontroller or processor-based systems

• Demonstrated root-cause analysis and independent problem-solving skills

• Experience spanning the product lifecycle: new development, enhancements, and sustaining engineering

• Desired: Experience with BSPs and low-level device driver development

• Desired: Embedded Linux or Yocto/PetaLinux; Linux driver development and debugging

• Desired: Understanding of FPGA architecture and collaboration with FPGA engineers; AMD/Xilinx toolchains

• Desired: Python scripting for automation or test; familiarity with Git, CI, and modern workflows

• Desired: Familiarity with TestStand, LabVIEW, Bash, Tcl, or Expect; automated test or engineering validation development

• Desired: Ability to read schematics and interpret PCB layouts

• Desired: Experience with RTOS-based systems and exposure to RF, DSP, data acquisition, or high-speed digital systems

• Desired: Industry experience in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, robotics, industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, or medical devices; customer-facing technical support

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays

• Career development and technical training opportunities

• Collaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadership

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense and RF technologies

• Long-term career growth within a global engineering organization