Remote Embedded Systems Engineer - Hardware & Firmware Lead

ITW; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software for new hardware brings up and microcontroller-based systems. The role involves hands-on coding, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of software from design to deployment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with FreeRTOS/MQX, plus hardware/software integration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Git.
• Experience with FreeRTOS or MQX and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to work independently across design to documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with board bring-up and debugging on prototype hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code, test, and debug embedded software for customers and internal products.
• Bring up embedded software on new hardware platforms.
• Develop and debug low-level drivers and board support for interfaces.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and document designs.
• Define test plans and verify product reliability.
• Diagnose startup and communication issues between firmware and hardware.
• Support manufacturing and field teams with software issues.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software development

Git/Github

FreeRTOS

MQX

Board bring-up

Hardware/software integration

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Serial/protocol analysis

Job description

ITW in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software for new hardware brings up and microcontroller-based systems. The role involves hands-on coding, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of software from design to deployment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with FreeRTOS/MQX, plus hardware/software integration skills.