Innovative Embedded Electrical Design Engineer

Southern States, LLC; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States, LLC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in embedded systems design and development. You will work on hardware and firmware for embedded MCU or SOM, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role prefers 2+ years of embedded hardware experience and familiarity with PCB design, testing and production readiness, including EMI/EMC considerations and interface standards such as I2C, SPI, RS-485/RS-232.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of embedded hardware development.
• Experience with PCB and hardware interface design of embedded MCU or SOM.
• Working knowledge of test tools including oscilloscopes, DMM and lab power supplies.
• Troubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the research, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware, systems, and electrical components
• Build embedded systems including hardware, basic board test firmware
• Develop embedded systems hardware from prototypes to certification testing and production
• Coordinate with team members to establish basic design approaches
• Analyze and assist in developing approaches to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and other requirements
• Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts, and detailed documentation for new products
• Conduct testing of existing and prototype product designs to diagnose malfunctions and make routine improvements
• Interface with outside resources such as PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers

Skills

Embedded systems

PCB design

Hardware interface design

Electronic testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Wireless ISM communications

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Lab power supplies

Serial port communications

PCB prototype tooling

Job description

Southern States, LLC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in embedded systems design and development. You will work on hardware and firmware for embedded MCU or SOM, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role prefers 2+ years of embedded hardware experience and familiarity with PCB design, testing and production readiness, including EMI/EMC considerations and interface standards such as I2C, SPI, RS-485/RS-232.