Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

STEM Boomerang; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with Safe Harbor &

Job summary

IDEAS-TEK seeks a Sr. Embedded Systems Engineer in Albuquerque to specify, design, and implement RTL and software for embedded devices, from requirements to deployment. You will verify and validate RTL, work with hardware teams, and potentially lead a small team of engineers.

The role demands a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 10+ years in embedded systems with FPGA/VHDL/Verilog, plus experience with tools like Vivado and Libero SoC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded systems experience.
• Expertise with FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog.
• Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors & hardware/software interfaces.
• Familiarity with test equipment and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of PCB design tools and datasheet interpretation.
• Experience with software configuration management and defect tracking.
• Understanding of OS, IP protocols, and hardware subsystems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and implement RTL and software for embedded devices and systems.
• Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software.
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of resources.
• Interface with hardware design and development teams.
• Document design processes and report system results.
• Perform verification and validation on RTL and software.
• Support customers in integration and deployment; lead small team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Libero SoC

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

IDEAS-TEK provides innovative and cost-effective electronic andembedded solutions for mission-critical systems with a focus on therapidly growing space market. Our team is working to enable the nextgeneration of high-reliability space platforms. Our emphasis is on:

High-performance computing | Embedded & Electronic systems |Digital microelectronics | Sensing systems.

Our technology is being deployed aboard satellites,constellations, and the International Space Station. Recognized thelast six years by New Mexico Technology Flying 40 as one of thefastest growing companies in New Mexico and becoming a significantplayer in the emergent and exciting space industry.

About the Role

Sr. Embedded Systems Engineer

• Specify, design, and implement RTL and software for embedded devices, embedded processors, and systems from requirements to prototype, production, and deployment
• Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources
• Interface with hardware design and development
• Document design process and the resulting system, as well as report system results
• Perform verification and validation on existing and newly developed RTL
• Support customers in the integration and deployment of the systems
• Potentially lead and coach a team of 1 to 3 other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in embedded systems engineering.
• Experience with FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog, including synthesis, simulation, and debugging with toolchains such as Vivado or Libero SoC.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting embedded systems involving microcontrollers, microprocessors, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and related debugging tools.
• Experience with system verification and validation methods and tools.
• Working knowledge of schematic capture, PCB design tools, and the ability to interpret schematics and component datasheets.
• Experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking, and peer review processes.
• Understanding of operating systems, communication interfaces, IP protocols, and hardware subsystems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company sponsored medical, dental, and visioninsurance plans
• Retirement plan with company Safe Harbor andProfit Sharing
• Work with a great team dedicated toinnovation and creative, reliable solutions