Remote Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Inspiren as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead embedded systems projects, collaborate cross-functionally, innovate and optimize, embed rigorous design for excellence mindset, mentor team members, ensure quality, reliability, and compliance, problem-solve, and contribute to the long-term embedded systems roadmap.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on embedded systems engineering experience, having launched multiple hardware projects with outsourced design and manufacturing partners
• Programming Proficiency: Expertise in embedded C/C++ programming and debugging
• Operating Systems: Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux
• Microcontrollers and SoCs: Knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures
• IoT and Connectivity: Experience with IoT devices, edge computing, and wireless communication protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, LTE, NB-IoT)
• Low-Power Design: Proven ability to design low-power embedded solutions optimized for extended battery life
• Hardware-Software Integration: Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and experience in hardware-software co-design
• Security Principles: Understanding of embedded security practices and encryption methodologies
• Development Processes: Well-versed in the classic phase-gate hardware product development process
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead Embedded Systems Projects: Oversee the end-to-end development of embedded software and firmware for new devices, from conceptualization to production
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, our outsourced design and development partners, and other stakeholders to define embedded system requirements and specifications per product needs
• Innovate and Optimize: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Introduce new methodologies and technologies to enhance performance and meet design specifications. Provide technical expertise and support in embedded systems development, testing, and validation across the product lifecycle
• Embed Rigorous Design for Excellence (DfX) Mindset: Conduct design reviews and both design and process failure mode effect analysis (FMEA), partnering with outsourced design and development partners to drive rigorous DfX (design for cost, supply chain, reliability, quality, manufacturing, etc.) methodologies across all phases of product development
• Mentor Team Members: Provide technical guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Ensure Quality, Reliability, and Compliance: Oversee the prototyping process, conduct testing, and validate embedded system performance and reliability against requirements, including environmental and accelerated testing. Ensure all embedded software meets regulatory standards and industry best practices. Set quality and reliability specifications
• Problem-Solve: Troubleshoot complex embedded system issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Act as Tier-2 engineering support for products in the field
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the long-term embedded systems roadmap, aligning development with the company’s product and platform roadmap

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Remote work within the United States