Embedded Systems Architect & Firmware Engineer

ChromoLogic; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ChromoLogic is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to own product development from concept to deployment. The role spans architecture of embedded systems, writing low-level firmware, and bringing hardware to life on the lab bench.

The candidate will design multi‑layer PCBs, develop firmware in C/C++, and validate hardware with standard test equipment. This hands‑on position requires cross‑functional collaboration and a passion for turning ideas into manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded electronic systems.
• Proven hardware and firmware development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience designing & routing multi-layer PCBs.
• Hands-on prototype assembly, soldering, debugging.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex embedded systems and hardware from concept to production.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts with Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.
• Develop, debug, and maintain production-quality firmware in C/C++ (bare-metal/RTOS).
• Design/migrate microcontroller platforms (ARM Cortex, STM32, AVR, PIC).
• Build, assemble, solder, wire functional prototypes in lab.
• Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, system validation with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, signal generators.
• Integrate and validate interfaces (BLE, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, USB).
• Collaborate across teams to define requirements and optimize BOM and manufacturability.
• Support prototype testing, ramp-up, and manufacturing transitions.
• Investigate and solve system-level electronics/embedded software challenges.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ (embedded)

Hardware design

PCB layout

Prototyping

Debugging

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

ChromoLogic is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to own product development from concept to deployment. The role spans architecture of embedded systems, writing low-level firmware, and bringing hardware to life on the lab bench.

The candidate will design multi‑layer PCBs, develop firmware in C/C++, and validate hardware with standard test equipment. This hands‑on position requires cross‑functional collaboration and a passion for turning ideas into manufacturable solutions.