Senior Engineer, Embeded Software L3

Mesta Electronics, LLC; North Huntingdon Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Great Place to Work Certification

Job summary

Mesta Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for power quality and conversion products.

You will work across the full stack from real‑time firmware to drivers and system integration, with collaboration across hardware, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role requires leadership, mentoring, and delivering robust, production‑ready software solutions, with a focus on maintainability and compliance in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in the Electrical Industry, power quality or related magnetic products.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; familiarity with real‑time control paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and verification of real‑time embedded software for microcontroller and DSP based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware team to ensure software compatibility and performance; lead integration and debugging.
• Develop unit, integration, and validation tests; maintain software documentation for internal and external use.
• Provide manufacturing and customer support, diagnose field issues, and perform root‑cause analysis.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

RTOS

SPI/I2C/USB/UART

Version control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Git

ERP

MS Office

Analytic tools

Job description

Mesta Electronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer based in the United States, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced power quality and power conversion equipment. As part of the global Hammond Power Solutions network, Mesta Electronics, Inc. is committed to innovative design, superior efficiency, and exceptional reliability, ranging from highly advanced harmonic filters to extremely precise induction heating power supplies. Our expertise in designing dry‑type transformers and related technologies has positioned us as an industry leader for over a century.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Sr. Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the definition, design, development, and implementation of innovative embedded software solutions in C/C++, Embedded C, Assembly, and other languages from concept to commercial release used in complex electromechanical and power‑conversion products. This role provides technical leadership across the full embedded stack—real‑time firmware, low-level drivers, communications, and system integration—while collaborating closely with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams. The position is expected to influence technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust, maintainable, and production‑ready software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, development, and verification testing of real‑time embedded software for microcontroller‑ and DSP‑based systems power conversion product applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering team to ensure software compatibility and performance and lead integration and debugging actions for embedded system code.
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures for embedded software and maintain related software system documentation for both internal and external use.
• Provide manufacturing and customer support to address production and field software issues, diagnose and resolve complex field issues, providing root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in or related to Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering. Masters Degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience working in the Electrical Industry, Industry markets, transformers, Power Quality and related magnetic products.
• Thorough understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, USB, UART and others.
• Familiarity with version management, development, and debugging tools.Experience with real‑time control systems/theory highly preferred.
• Customer‑centric focus with a proven track record of building lasting relationships.
• Strong coordination and deadline‑oriented skills, adaptable in leading or contributing to multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in translating market research into clear strategies for targeted segments.
• Expertise in navigating compliance and regulatory changes, understanding their impact on market preferences and product offerings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP, analytic tools, and sound product management fundamentals.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Benefits

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well‑being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work‑life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best‑in‑class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.