Embedded Systems Engineer — Robotics & Field Deployment

The JAM l People in Robotics; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The JAM l People in Robotics in Berkeley, CA is seeking an embedded hardware engineer to take real-time systems from prototype to field deployment. You'll work across embedded firmware, hardware validation, sensors, wireless interfaces, and debugging in real-world environments, not just coding in isolation.

This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on hardware and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Qualifications include Embedded C/C++, RTOS experience, PCB design, debugging with scopes/logic

Qualifications

• Proven experience with embedded firmware development for real-world hardware.
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr).
• Experience with PCB design and board bring-up.
• Hardware debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience in field deployment of robotic or aerospace hardware.

Responsibilities

• Translate prototypes into robust deployed systems with hardware/software integration.
• Lead hardware validation, sensor integration, and wireless interfaces in real environments.
• Troubleshoot field issues and perform on-site debugging and iteration.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Embedded C/C++

RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr)

Hardware debugging

Field deployment experience

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

SWD/JTAG interfaces

Job description

The JAM l People in Robotics in Berkeley, CA is seeking an embedded hardware engineer to take real-time systems from prototype to field deployment. You'll work across embedded firmware, hardware validation, sensors, wireless interfaces, and debugging in real-world environments, not just coding in isolation.

This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on hardware and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Qualifications include Embedded C/C++, RTOS experience, PCB design, debugging with scopes/logic