Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Draper, UT

Wasatch Property Management, Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Wasatch Property Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer in Draper, UT. This role involves designing and validating embedded hardware and firmware projects. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with PCB design tools.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, paid time off, and a competitive salary starting at $115,000. Join a company that values teamwork and innovation!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant firmware and hardware engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while mentoring other engineers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of embedded systems concepts and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Implement embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.
• Design and review schematics and PCB layouts.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded system development

PCB design tools (Altium, DipTrace, KiCad, PADS)

Version control and debugging

Wireless technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)

Job description

## Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Draper, UTApplylocations: PDKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21668**Job Description**The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for technical design, development, and validation of embedded hardware and firmware projects within PDK. You will create schematics, PCB layouts and write firmware based upon product requirements. You will be a major contributor to the experience each of our clients has when interacting with their access control system. Your meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills will be essential for success in this position.**Key Responsibilities*** Implement embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollers in a FreeRTOS or comparable RTOS environment.* Support regulatory compliance efforts (UL, FCC/EMC, CE) and drive mitigation strategies when test failures occur.* Collaborate with internal engineers and third-party design partners to integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, wireless modules, and other subsystems.* Establish and promote best practices for embedded design, code quality, PCB layout, and system reliability.* Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and support the overall direction of the Hardware & Firmware team.* Design and review schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts optimized for signal integrity, manufacturability, EMC/EMI compliance, and cost efficiency.* Select components and guide hardware architecture for new product designs.* Perform other engineering duties as needed in support of company objectives.**Qualifications*** 6+ years of relevant firmware and hardware engineering experience.* Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded system development using RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr.* Experience using PCB design tools such as Altium, DipTrace, KiCad or PADS.* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience.* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while mentoring other engineers and elevating the team’s technical output.* Comprehensive knowledge of embedded systems concepts, design principles, and best practices.* Proficient with version control, simulation tools, debugging utilities, and hardware bring-up workflows.* Understanding of the TCP/IP stack and associated security protocols.* Working knowledge of wireless technologies, especially Bluetooth.* Strong understanding of common embedded interconnects including RS-485, I2C, SPI, Wiegand, and UART/serial communication.* Hands-on experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, JTAG/SWD tools, etc.* Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and GitHub.**Bonus Skills*** Experience with physical access control products or other security-related embedded systems.* Experience with embedded cryptography (secure boot, key storage, TLS, signing, etc.).* Experience providing technical leadership to a team of hardware and firmware engineers.* Experience with OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol)**Work Environment & Expectations*** Prolonged periods sitting at a desk (standing desks available)* Working in an office environment using typical office equipment* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs* Less than 2% travel required**Benefits*** Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD+D insurance* 401k plan with company match* 8 paid holidays per year* 3-5 weeks paid time off (based upon tenure at PDK)**Compnesation*** Annual salary depending on experience (starting at $115,000).About ProdataKeyProdataKey is a leading innovator of cloud-based access control products and services. We are passionate about creating technology to enhance the security, safety, and experience of the professionals who install electronic access control and the businesses who rely on our products each day as a mission-critical security system.PDK is ranked among the 100 fastest-growing companies in Utah by MountainWest Capital Network. We have been in business for over ten years and are growing rapidly. We are looking for leaders to grow with us. If you obsess over customers and product quality, have a creative mindset and thrive when self-directed–PDK is a great fit. ProdataKey offers a fun and challenging work environment where teamwork, leadership, and employee success are critical. We are a profitable company with competitive pay and benefits in an industry with high resiliency to economic downturns.**Pay Rate Type:**Salary*If you're looking for a career with a growing company where you are part of a team dedicated to making a difference, you'll enjoy your career with us**!*