Posted: 19 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States
Austin, Texas, United States
On Site
Full-time
Software Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
$90,000 - $130,000 per year
MissionHires is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading RF, FPGA, and DSP engineering team building rugged, high-performance embedded systems for defense, aerospace, and scientific applications. You will develop and enhance embedded C software, collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers, debug complex hardware/software interactions using lab instrumentation, and create automated test solutions to ensure world-class product quality. This full-time role is based in Austin, TX, offers competitive compensation and benefits, and provides significant growth in embedded, FPGA, DSP, and test automation domains.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of professional embedded software development experience in C
Strong embedded debugging skills and direct experience working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex embedded hardware/software interactions
Solid understanding of embedded system architecture and low-level software/hardware interfaces
Experience developing software for microcontroller or processor-based systems
Demonstrated root-cause analysis and independent problem-solving skills
Experience spanning the product lifecycle: new development, enhancements, and sustaining engineering
Desired: Experience with BSPs and low-level device driver development
Desired: Embedded Linux or Yocto/PetaLinux; Linux driver development and debugging
Desired: Understanding of FPGA architecture and collaboration with FPGA engineers; AMD/Xilinx toolchains
Desired: Python scripting for automation or test; familiarity with Git, CI, and modern workflows
Desired: Familiarity with TestStand, LabVIEW, Bash, Tcl, or Expect; automated test or engineering validation development
Desired: Ability to read schematics and interpret PCB layouts
Desired: Experience with RTOS-based systems and exposure to RF, DSP, data acquisition, or high-speed digital systems
Desired: Industry experience in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, robotics, industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, or medical devices; customer-facing technical support
Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Career development and technical training opportunities
Collaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadership
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense and RF technologies
Long-term career growth within a global engineering organization
It’s a full-time, on-site role in Austin, TX.
Yes, paid relocation assistance is provided.
Primarily embedded C, with opportunities for Python scripting and work with Embedded Linux/Yocto/PetaLinux.
Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Yes, you’ll work closely with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers across the product lifecycle.
The base salary range is $90,000 to $130,000 per year, plus annual performance incentives.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, generous PTO/holidays, and career development/training.
At least 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience in C.
Posted by MissionHires
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On Site · Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Software Engineering · Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
English
19 days ago