Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Firmware and RTOS Expert

Scientific Drilling; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Drilling in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our Applied Technologies Center. You will design, implement, and maintain firmware for embedded products, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role focuses on real-time firmware for ARM/8051 MCUs, RTOS environments, and hardware debugging, with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities to influence product development. Onsite, US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Extensive experience using embedded software development tools.
• Technical expertise in C/C++ programming and assembly.
• Experience with microcontrollers, including ARM and 8051, or equivalent.
• Hardware debugging experience using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and/or logic analyzers.
• Proficiency using real-time operating systems.
• Experience implementing firmware in high-temp (150 °C+) and high vibration environments is a plus.
• Mentoring and/or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, implement and maintain firmware running on all embedded products.
• Design, code, and debug multi-threaded real-time firmware.
• Provide technical expertise in controller, power management system selection and schematics review.
• Mentor and coach engineers in design, test, and documentation.
• Provide technical support to team members and customers regarding standards and operation.
• Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria.
• Investigate and recommend new technologies for product development.
• Write and enable test strategies for all components and products.
• Collaborate with management, engineers, and vendors on projects.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

ARM/8051 MCUs

RTOS

Firmware development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Version control

Build systems

Job description

Scientific Drilling in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our Applied Technologies Center. You will design, implement, and maintain firmware for embedded products, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role focuses on real-time firmware for ARM/8051 MCUs, RTOS environments, and hardware debugging, with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities to influence product development. Onsite, US work authorization required.