Embedded Systems Architect

Eaton; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Architect to lead architecture, design, and development for next-generation Electronic Trip Units used in low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers. You will shape robust, scalable embedded systems with safety-focused development and digital connectivity features.

The role requires deep expertise in real-time embedded systems and collaboration across product management, hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems development for industrial applications.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or architect role with strong background in real-time embedded firmware and hardware/software integration.
• Relocation is offered for this position; candidates reside within 50 miles of Moon Township, PA.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position (no CPT/OPT/STEM OPT etc.).

Responsibilities

• Define robust, modular system architectures for Electronic Trip Units across circuit breaker product families.
• Collaborate with product marketing and system engineering to develop product specifications for hardware and firmware development.
• Lead RTOS-based and bare-metal embedded products, guiding hardware and firmware decisions.
• Establish design standards, development practices, verification methodologies, and deployment across teams.
• Conduct technical research and prototype activities to finalize concepts and technology choices aligned with roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive ongoing improvement in engineering practices.
• Address product quality, customer and production issues in coordination with other functions.

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time firmware

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Eaton is seeking an experienced and innovative Embedded Systems Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development for next-generation Electronic Trip Units (ETUs) used in low-voltage and medium-voltage circuit breakers. This role will be responsible for defining robust, scalable embedded system architectures that enable advanced protection, monitoring and digital connectivity features across Eaton's circuit protection portfolio.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with product management, systems engineering, hardware, software, test, manufacturing teams and suppliers across the globe in delivering innovative solutions that meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, cybersecurity expectations, and business objectives. This position requires deep expertise in embedded systems, real-time control systems, and safety-critical product developmen.

This position is based out of Moon Township, PA and offers hybrid work opportunites. Relocation assistance is available to those within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Define robust, modular system architectures for Electronic Trip Units scaling across multiple circuit breaker product families.
• Work with product marketing and system engineering teams to develop product specifications driving hardware and firmware development.
• Guide implementation of RTOS-based and bare-metal embedded products leading design decisions across hardware and firmware domains.
• Establish design standards, development practices, verification methodologies and champion deployment across teams.
• Performs technical research and leads prototype activities enabling concept finalization, technology selection inline with product roadmap.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive standard development practices with continuous improvement mindset.
• Address product quality, customer and production issues collaborating with other functional groups as necessary.

Dimensions

• Sales volumes – through new product development and maintenance of existing products
• Employees supervised (indirect) – provide technical leadership to design teams
• Improve time to market – utilize best design practices, platforming, global designs

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems development for industrial applications .
• 5+ years in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or architect role with strong background in real-time embedded firmware and hardware/software integration.
• Relocation is offered for this position. Candidates will be expected to reside within 50 miles of Moon Township, PA.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Trip Units, protective relays, or power management systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards and reliability engineering.
• Experience working within global engineering organizations.
• Experience with Six-Sigma quality tools. Design for Six Sigma green belt training or certification.
• Strong analytical skills covering multiple areas of engineering (electrical design, mechanical design, test, simulation, industrialization).
• Experience defining system verification strategies including simulation, HIL testing, fault injection, and validation testing.
• Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations for complex system issues.

Skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Strong cross functional collaboration driving architecture and design meeting customer requirements and business schedules
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship across embedded engineering teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills
• Passion for innovation, scalable and reusable designs promoting modern engineering practices
• Continuous improvement mindset

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