Senior Embedded Engineer

Sperry Rail, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperry Rail, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical & Software Systems Engineer to join our HQ in Shelton, CT. You will bridge hardware and software, interfacing with sensors, data acquisition, and analysis software to turn raw measurements into actionable insights.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical and sensor systems, developing software for data visualization, and collaborating with engineers to deliver testable, robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Experience developing applications for data visualization, analysis, or test automation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.

Responsibilities

• Interface with electrical systems, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware.
• Develop software tools to acquire, process, display, and analyze sensor data.
• Create visualization interfaces, dashboards, plots, and reporting tools for engineering analysis.
• Troubleshoot issues across the hardware/software boundary.
• Document interfaces, software functionality, test procedures, and troubleshooting methods.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

C

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

DAQ platforms

Sensor data acquisition

Job description

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader.

For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through our relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of products and service offerings.

Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome!

We are agile and hungry and invite those with similar passions to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to the market. Fast-paced, high-touch with a distinct sense of purpose. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.

We are seeking a Mid-Level Electrical & Software Systems Engineer with hands-on experience interfacing with electrical and sensor systems, interpreting measurement and signal data, and developing software applications for data visualization and analysis. This role bridges the gap between hardware and software, requiring the ability to understand how electrical systems generate sensor data and translate that data into reliable, useful software outputs.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with electrical schematics, sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and communication interfaces, while also possessing strong software development skills. They will be responsible for integrating hardware and software systems, acquiring and processing sensor data, troubleshooting signal-related issues, and developing applications that allow engineers and technicians to visualize, evaluate, and analyze test results.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with electrical systems, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware.
• Interpret electrical signals and sensor outputs, including analog and digital measurements.
• Understand signal characteristics, data quality, sampling, noise, scaling, and sensor calibration.
• Develop software applications and tools to acquire, process, display, and analyze sensor data.
• Create intuitive data visualization interfaces, dashboards, plots, and reporting tools for engineering analysis.
• Integrate software applications with test equipment, embedded systems, data acquisition hardware, and communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot issues across the hardware/software boundary, identifying whether problems originate from sensors, wiring, signal conditioning, data acquisition, or application software.
• Work with engineers and technicians to define data requirements and develop practical tools for testing and analysis.
• Develop and maintain software using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.
• Analyze test data and implement algorithms or processing techniques to extract meaningful results.
• Document system interfaces, software functionality, test procedures, and troubleshooting methods.
• Participate in system integration, verification, validation, and debugging activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant engineering experience , or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience interpreting analog and digital signals and understanding common signal-conditioning concepts.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C#, C++, C or similar
• Experience developing applications for data visualization, analysis, or test automation.
• Familiarity with communication protocols and interfaces such as Ethernet, serial communications, CAN, USB, TCP/IP, or similar technologies.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Either Windows or Linux OS system API experience is very welcome

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Embedded or Systems-oriented engineer who can move comfortably between the electrical bench and the software development environment . I would place SW Proficiency over HW Proficiency. They understand what is happening at the sensor and signal level, can determine whether collected data is valid and meaningful, and can build software tools that turn raw measurements into information engineers can use to make decisions.

Experience with test and measurement equipment, automated test systems, DAQ platforms, signal processing, instrumentation, or engineering data visualization is a notable plus.

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The pay range for this role is:

125,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Shelton CT (HQ))