Senior Embedded Systems Architect

ATSER Systems, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

ATSER Systems, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Architect to design a vendor-agnostic gateway that links industrial balances and measurement devices to mobile, desktop, and cloud-based LIMS via standardized interfaces.

You will develop firmware for STM32/ESP32, implement RS232/USB/Bluetooth/WiFi, reverse engineer vendor protocols, and build a modular driver framework while ensuring EMI/EMC and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Expert-level C/C++ skills.
• Hands-on experience with STM32 or ESP32 platforms.
• Proficient with UART/RS232/USB, Bluetooth LE, and WiFi communications.
• Experience reverse engineering and integrating vendor communication protocols.
• Familiar with embedded RTOS, Git, secure boot, hardware cryptography, and OTA firmware updates.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, LIMS integration, SCPI, Modbus, USB HID/CDC, and mobile device communication.
• Database experience with SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar systems.
• Ability to work with C#, Python, C++, and Visual Basic .NET.
• Experience with PLC communications, OPC UA, industrial automation systems, barcode scanners, label printers, and electronic test equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GMP.
• Solution architecture experience for embedded systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of SOA, microservices, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, VMware.
• Background in Linux/Windows/UNIX, system administration, and CI/CD.
• Networking concepts: DNS, DHCP, VPNs, LB, firewalls, TCP/IP.
• BS in Electronics/EE/CE or related field.
• 3-5 years integrating electronic instruments with computer systems.
• Understanding electronic measurement systems and laboratory weighing systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded hardware architecture for a vendor-agnostic laboratory instrument gateway.
• Develop firmware for STM32 or ESP32-based solutions.
• Implement communication support for RS232, USB, Bluetooth LE, and WiFi.
• Reverse engineer vendor protocols and integrate them into our platform.
• Build a modular driver framework for laboratory instruments.
• Design secure over-the-air firmware update mechanisms.
• Create local buffering logic to handle intermittent connectivity.
• Develop APIs used by Android, iOS, Windows, and web applications.
• Prototype, test, and validate laboratory instrument integrations.
• Partner with software engineers to define standardized measurement payloads and APIs.
• Help ensure EMI/EMC, FCC, and CE compliance for production devices.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ expert

STM32/ESP32

UART/RS232/USB

RTOS familiarity

Vendor protocol reverse engineering

Git

System architecture

SOA / microservices

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree: Electronics/EE/CE

Tools

STM32

ESP32

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We need at least 8 years of embedded firmware development experience.
• We require expert-level C/C++ skills.
• We are looking for hands-on experience with STM32 or ESP32 platforms.
• You should be proficient with UART/RS232/USB, Bluetooth LE, and WiFi communications.
• You need experience reverse engineering and integrating vendor communication protocols.
• We expect familiarity with embedded RTOS, Git, secure boot, hardware cryptography, and OTA firmware updates.
• You should have experience with laboratory instrumentation, LIMS integration, SCPI, Modbus, USB HID/CDC, and mobile device communication.
• We need database experience with SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar systems.
• You should be able to work with C#, Python, C++, and Visual Basic .NET.
• Experience with PLC communications, OPC UA, industrial automation systems, barcode scanners, label printers, and electronic test equipment is required.
• You should understand ISO 17025 laboratory practices, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and GMP.
• We want extensive solution architecture experience for embedded systems in enterprise environments.
• You should have strong knowledge of service-oriented architecture, microservices, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, plus familiarity with Kubernetes and VMware, is preferred.
• You need a strong background in Linux, Windows, and UNIX, along with system administration and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls, and TCP/IP is expected.
• A bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• We require 3-5 years of experience integrating electronic instruments with computer systems.
• You should understand electronic measurement systems and have experience with laboratory balances or industrial weighing systems.
• You must be able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• We will design embedded hardware architecture for a vendor-agnostic laboratory instrument gateway.
• We will develop firmware for STM32 or ESP32-based solutions.
• We will implement communication support for RS232, USB, Bluetooth LE, and WiFi.
• We will reverse engineer vendor protocols and integrate them into our platform.
• We will build a modular driver framework for laboratory instruments.
• We will design secure over-the-air firmware update mechanisms.
• We will create local buffering logic to handle intermittent connectivity.
• We will develop APIs used by Android, iOS, Windows, and web applications.
• We will prototype, test, and validate laboratory instrument integrations.
• We will partner with software engineers to define standardized measurement payloads and APIs.
• We will help ensure compliance with EMI/EMC, FCC, and CE requirements for production devices.

Company:

We are ATSER, a trusted leader in engineering and construction management services since 1993. Our team of highly qualified professionals delivers project management, design, testing, and engineering solutions across a broad range of industries. We are hiring an energetic and detail-oriented Senior Embedded Systems Architect to help us design and build a vendor-agnostic laboratory instrument gateway that connects industrial balances, scales, and measurement devices to mobile, desktop, and cloud-based LIMS systems through standardized communication interfaces. This is an in-person role, and we offer a collaborative environment, dynamic projects, competitive pay of $90,000 to $110,000 per year, and benefits including a 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health, retirement, and vision insurance.