Senior Real-Time Embedded Systems Engineer

Emerson; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Austin, Texas seeks a skilled software engineer for embedded firmware and workstation applications powering PACSystems. You will contribute to both embedded controller software and engineering tools, working across Linux and VxWorks RTOS environments in a cross-functional Agile team.

The role emphasizes real-time, deterministic control, diagnostics, configuration, visualization, and management workflows in demanding industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software development using C/C++.
• Basic understanding of Linux and/or VxWorks RTOS concepts, including real-time execution and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile team in PACSystems development.
• Contribute to embedded controller platform and engineering software tools.
• Work on PLC programming capabilities, deterministic control execution, and diagnostics.
• Develop software across embedded and workstation layers with timing and reliability in mind.
• Participate in automated testing and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Engage in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++ programming

Linux

VxWorks RTOS

Distributed control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/CE/EE

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

Job description

Emerson in Austin, Texas seeks a skilled software engineer for embedded firmware and workstation applications powering PACSystems. You will contribute to both embedded controller software and engineering tools, working across Linux and VxWorks RTOS environments in a cross-functional Agile team.

The role emphasizes real-time, deterministic control, diagnostics, configuration, visualization, and management workflows in demanding industrial environments.