Embedded System Engineer

firstPRO US; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO US is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer in Orlando to join a team of skilled engineers. You will implement real-time control software in C++ for gimbaled systems and support hardware control protocols in a lab setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on optical projects, cross-functional collaboration, and efficient test execution from prototyping to DV testing, with opportunities to present findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• 2–5 years of embedded software experience.
• Able to work in a lab environment.
• Aptitude for hands-on optical projects.
• Self-motivated with good communication & problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Implement real-time control system design in C++.
• Implement communication protocols to control hardware.
• Understand timing and thread prioritization.
• Assist in prototypes in the lab.
• Work with cross-functional team through DVT.
• Present test findings to engineers and leadership.
• Support development from prototyping to root cause analysis.
• Lab setup, calibration, and equipment maintenance.
• Research new equipment and perform surveys.
• Document data files, reports, drawings, and related tasks.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Lab work

Optical projects

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer/Electrical/Software Eng

Tools

Windows

Linux

Office 365

Job description

As an Embedded Systems Engineer at our clients Surveillance Division Orlando, you will be placed on a team of highly skilled engineers and be asked to perform challenging tasks daily. Our team works to support a variety of challenging missions that support strategic impacts.

The Embedded Systems Engineer will primarily be responsible for the software implementation and test of closed-loop control systems for a variety of gimbaled

systems.

A working knowledge of control theory is not required, as the control loop algorithms will be developed by the Control Systems Engineers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement the real-time control system design in C++ in a well-written, efficient coding structure
• Implement communication protocols to control systems hardware (motors, gyros, encoders, power supplies, etc.)
• Understand importance of timing and thread prioritization
• Implement BIT/FIT for the gimbal system
• Experience in Linux operating systems
• Assist highly skilled engineers in creating and assembling prototypes
• Work with a cross-functional team to ensure the product functions throughout challenging Design Validation Testing (DVT)
• Present test findings to engineers and senior leadership
• Work on systems in all stages of development: from prototyping to root cause analysis
• Lab equipment & experiment set-up (general or specific tasks)
• Calibration cycle assistance including equipment maintenance support
• New equipment research, ordering, and setup
• Conduct web searches and technical surveys
• Support engineering documentation efforts (data files, reports, drawings)
• Other related tasks (i.e., analysis, report writing, presentations), as necessary

Equipment to be Used: Windows/Linux Computers (C++, Office 365), products (i.e., IR sensors, EO sensors, LRF's, etc.), general lab equipment (power supplies, multimeters, optomechanical staging, light sources, video recorder), frame grabbers, accelerometers, microscopes, spectrometers, EO/IR sources.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience doing embedded systems software development
• Desire to work in a lab environment
• Aptitude for hands-on optical projects
• Ability to take direction and execute without constant supervision
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment
• self-motivated worth ethic
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Applicable grasp of analytical principles
• Readiness to explore new experiences and responsibilities
• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.