Embedded Systems Integration Engineer

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Systems Integration Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development and integration, with expertise in hardware and software integration, testing, and troubleshooting. As an Embedded Systems Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless integration of software and hardware components to deliver robust embedded solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate integrated systems that meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Integration:
   • Lead the integration of software and hardware components into embedded systems, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and performance.
   • Collaborate with software developers, firmware engineers, and hardware designers to define interfaces, protocols, and integration requirements.
   • Implement and validate communication interfaces, drivers, and middleware to facilitate data exchange and system interoperability.
2. Testing and Validation:
   • Develop and execute integration tests, system-level tests, and validation procedures to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of integrated systems.
   • Identify and troubleshoot integration issues, software/hardware conflicts, and compatibility issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
3. Configuration Management:
   • Manage software and hardware configurations, versions, and dependencies throughout the integration process, ensuring traceability and consistency.
   • Establish and maintain configuration control procedures, tools, and documentation to facilitate collaboration and version control.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes, procedures, and test results.
   • Generate reports and status updates on integration progress, issues, and resolutions for stakeholders and project teams.
5. Continuous Improvement:
   • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization in the integration workflow to increase efficiency and quality.
   • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in embedded systems integration, incorporating them into project strategies and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development, integration, or related roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and scripting languages for automation tasks.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interfaces, communication protocols, and integration techniques.
• Experience with embedded development tools, debuggers, emulators, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git/SVN), issue tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla), and configuration management practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded Linux, or bare-metal programming.
• Experience with microcontroller/microprocessor architectures (ARM, AVR, PIC) and embedded development platforms.
• Familiarity with hardware design principles, schematics, and PCB layout.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Certification in configuration management (CMII), integration testing (ISTQB), or related field is a plus.