Embedded System Engineer

Clearsens, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology startup located in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Embedded Systems & FPGA Engineer to collaborate with hardware, firmware, and signal processing engineers. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in FPGA design and a background in Electrical Engineering, as well as the ability to translate algorithms into real-time hardware implementations. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced research and field-deployable embedded systems, contributing to high-impact applications in health and safety.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in FPGA or digital hardware design.
• Background in Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred.
• Ability to translate algorithms into real-time hardware implementations.
• Comfortable working across hardware, firmware, and signal processing.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn in a research-driven startup environment.
• Motivated by building systems used in real-world, high-impact applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and signal processing engineers.
• Develop and test high-performance embedded systems for research.
• Work on field-deployable platforms.

Skills

FPGA design

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Algorithm to hardware translation

Signal processing collaboration

Curiosity for research

Motivation for real-world applications

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

ClearSens Inc. is a deep-tech startup spun out of NC State University, developing next-generation wearable ultrasound systems. Our technology enables real-time physiological monitoring using custom micromachined ultrasonic transducer arrays, advanced electronics, and embedded signal processing.

We work closely with leading academic labs and U.S. government research partners on high-impact programs in human health, safety, and space-related applications. Our mission is to transform ultrasound from bulky hospital equipment into scalable, low-form-factor sensing platforms for real-world use. Clearsens' office is located on NC State University's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, NC.

Position

Embedded Systems & FPGA Engineer

Role

This role involves close collaboration with hardware, firmware, and signal processing engineers to develop and test high-performance embedded systems for advanced research and field-deployable platforms.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in FPGA or digital hardware design
• Background in Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred
• Ability to translate algorithms into real-time hardware implementations
• Comfortable working across hardware, firmware, and signal processing
• Curiosity and willingness to learn in a research-driven startup environment
• Motivated by building systems used in real-world, high-impact applications