Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (On-Site | DoD Clearance)

Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the hardware/software design of data-collection systems across diverse environments. You will prototype PCBs, implement bare-metal firmware, and integrate sensors for robust data acquisition and control applications.

The role requires hands-on circuit debugging, DSP-like signal conditioning, and collaboration with researchers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least two years of professional experience in embedded systems or related engineering development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming.
• Experience with PCB design software such as Altium or KiCad.
• Working knowledge of hardware communication protocols including SPI, I²C, RS-232, and CAN.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype custom printed circuit boards (PCBs), including schematic design, component selection, assembly, and bench testing.
• Create embedded hardware and firmware solutions for sensor-based data acquisition and control applications, including bare-metal microcontroller programming and supporting software.
• Identify, integrate, and configure instrumentation for existing data acquisition installations and newly developed systems.
• Develop customized sensing solutions using specialized components and commercially available technologies.
• Implement signal conditioning and DSP methods, including sampling, amplification, filtering, and sensor data analysis.
• Design and develop single-axis and multi-axis motion control systems, and modify existing equipment for specialized applications.
• Engineer electrical systems from low-voltage DC to high-voltage AC used in materials characterization.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electronic equipment, including legacy hardware.
• Assemble and evaluate engineering prototypes through laboratory testing, refining designs for field implementation.
• Maintain technical documentation detailing development progress, engineering decisions, testing procedures, and results.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

PCB design

Sensor integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to the hardware/software design of data-collection systems across diverse environments. You will prototype PCBs, implement bare-metal firmware, and integrate sensors for robust data acquisition and control applications.

The role requires hands-on circuit debugging, DSP-like signal conditioning, and collaboration with researchers across disciplines.