Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Biotech Lab Devices

Method Recruiting, a 3x Inc. 5000 company; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a specialized life sciences company, seeks an experienced embedded systems engineer to drive hardware, firmware, and software for research devices. You will take ownership from concept through production, collaborating with engineers and researchers to deliver field-ready solutions.

The role blends hardware design, PCB layout in KiCad, power management, and software in C/C++ and Python across Linux and microcontrollers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years designing low-power embedded systems.
• 2+ years C-based software for Linux and microcontrollers.
• Strong experience with C, C++, and Python.
• Experience designing PCBs using KiCad.
• Knowledge of I2C, SPI, 1-Wire, UART.
• USB and Ethernet connectivity experience.
• Hands-on PCB assembly and soldering.
• Good written and verbal communication; customer interaction.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 1 week, 2-4 times a year.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of embedded hardware and software for research devices.
• Design circuit schematics and PCBs using KiCad, including layout review and validation.
• Develop low-power embedded systems, including power regulation, PoE, and DC-to-DC conversion.
• Write and maintain firmware and software using C, C++, and Python across Linux and microcontroller environments.
• Manage external PCB manufacturing and assembly partners.
• Test and troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Create technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, assembly procedures, test protocols, and end-user documentation.
• Support production and train team members on device assembly and testing.
• Work directly with customers to define requirements and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Help take products from concept through production and field deployment.

Skills

Embedded systems

C

C++

Python

PCB design

I2C

SPI

UART

USB

Ethernet

Soldering

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCad

LabVIEW

Job description

Our client, a specialized life sciences company, seeks an experienced embedded systems engineer to drive hardware, firmware, and software for research devices. You will take ownership from concept through production, collaborating with engineers and researchers to deliver field-ready solutions.

The role blends hardware design, PCB layout in KiCad, power management, and software in C/C++ and Python across Linux and microcontrollers.