Embedded Systems Engineer

Solenis; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 93,530 - 137,181; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Professional development

PTO 15 days

Salary and bonuses

401k plan

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Solenis is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain embedded hardware and software for connected devices. You’ll work on firmware in C, hardware validation, DevOps/CI-CD practices, automated testing, and product release management across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include integrating devices with cloud platforms, performing hardware validation, and enabling OTA updates, with a focus on reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded firmware in C.
• Knowledge of drivers, protocols, and application-level functions.
• Familiarity with cloud integration and backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware and drivers.
• Validate hardware with test plans and lab equipment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for firmware/software releases.
• Enable OTA updates and secure deployment.
• Integrate devices with cloud services and APIs.

Skills

C

Embedded systems

CI/CD

Cloud integration

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG

Debug tools

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Perks of working with us!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses
• 401k Plan
• Hybrid work schedule
  
  

Position Summary

The Embedded Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of embedded hardware and software systems. This role combines firmware development, hardware validation, DevOps/CI-CD practices, automated testing, and product release management to ensure reliable and secure operation of connected devices throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Software Development

• Develop, maintain, and debug embedded firmware written in C.
• Implement drivers, communication protocols, and application-level functionality.
• Integrate embedded devices with cloud platforms, mobile applications, and backend services.
• Troubleshoot software defects and perform root cause analysis.
  
  

Hardware Development & Validation

• Support hardware design reviews and prototype evaluation.
• Develop and execute hardware validation and verification test plans.
• Perform board bring-up, debugging, and electrical testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and other engineering tools.
• Verify sensor, actuator, communication, and power-management functionality.
  
  

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Create and maintain automated test frameworks for firmware, hardware, and system-level testing.
• Design regression, functional, integration, and performance tests.
• Develop test fixtures, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Analyze test results and document findings.
  
  

DevOps & Release Engineering

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware and supporting software.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage source control, branching strategies, and release workflows.
• Support over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates and software deployment processes.
• Ensure software quality through automated validation and security scanning.
  
  

System Integration

• Integrate embedded devices with cloud services, IoT platforms, APIs, and mobile applications.
• Validate end-to-end system functionality and performance.
• Assist in field issue investigations and product support activities.
  
  

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Create technical documentation, test procedures, and release notes.
• Maintain design specifications and traceability documentation.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, automation, and product quality.
  
  

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $137,181.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.