Sr. Embedded Systems Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer days

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an Embedded Systems Engineer III in Richfield, WI, to lead embedded software design and system-level work for next-generation products. This senior role combines hands-on development with architecture ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive long-term technical strategy, mentor engineers, and participate in customer-facing discussions while ensuring robust hardware/software integration and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and RTOS environments.
• Experience with board bring-up, debugging, and system testing.
• Ability to read schematics/PCB layouts and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of embedded software and system-level functionality.
• Drive architecture decisions and long-term technical strategy across product platforms.
• Debug hardware, firmware, and integration issues.
• Support hardware bring-up, validation, testing, and optimization.
• Collaborate with mechanical, quality, manufacturing, and product teams.
• Establish coding standards and development processes.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical leadership.
• Participate in customer discussions, troubleshooting, and requirements gathering.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and align improvements with business goals.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and product delivery.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

System-level debugging

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CE/EE

Tools

I2C

SPI

UART

CAN

Ethernet

Job description

Richfield, WI (100% On-Site) | $115,000-$135,000 Base Salary

Our client is an established and highly respected manufacturer developing innovative technology solutions used by organizations across the foodservice and hospitality industries. As they continue to invest in connected products and smart technologies, they are seeking an experienced

Embedded Systems Engineer III to play a key role in designing and delivering next-generation embedded systems.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, architecture ownership, mentoring team members, and influencing product direction.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of embedded software and system-level functionality.
• Drive architecture decisions and long-term technical strategy across multiple product platforms.
• Debug complex hardware, firmware, and integration issues.
• Support hardware bring-up, validation, testing, and optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product management.
• Establish and promote coding standards, development processes, and documentation best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical leadership and coaching.
• Participate in customer-facing technical discussions, troubleshooting, and requirements gathering.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that align with business objectives.
• Contribute to project planning, technical risk assessments, and successful product delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++.
• Strong experience with RTOS environments and embedded device drivers.
• Expertise with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and system testing.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Five weeks of PTO
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Three paid volunteer days each year
• Strong 401(k) program with company contribution/match
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Opportunity to influence product architecture and future technology initiatives
• Stable, growth-oriented environment with a collaborative engineering culture

Location

This position is fully on-site in Richfield, Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.