Embedded Software Engineer – RF & FPGA Systems
Austin, TX
The Company
If you're passionate about embedded software, FPGA technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is an opportunity to work on products that power advanced defense, aerospace, and scientific systems. You'll join an experienced RF & DSP engineering team developing rugged, high-performance embedded hardware for mission-critical applications worldwide.
From FPGA-based data acquisition systems to advanced digital signal processing platforms, you'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
Why This Company Stands Out
- Global leader in rugged embedded computing, RF, FPGA, and DSP technologies
- Products deployed in defense, aerospace, scientific research, and high-performance computing applications worldwide
- Long-standing reputation for engineering innovation and technical excellence
- Collaborative engineering culture where developers work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams
- Significant investment in next-generation embedded and FPGA technologies
They Value and Appreciate Their Employees
Engineers are trusted to solve difficult technical problems while enjoying an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
Benefits include:
- 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
Your Role with the Company
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll be a key member of the RF & DSP engineering team, responsible for developing and supporting sophisticated embedded products for demanding defense and scientific environments.
You'll write and enhance embedded software, troubleshoot complex firmware issues, improve product reliability, and develop automated test solutions that ensure world-class product quality. Working alongside FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers, you'll investigate challenging technical problems, deploy innovative software solutions, and help shape future generations of embedded platforms.
This role offers exceptional exposure to embedded software, FPGA technologies, digital signal processing, hardware debugging, and automated test development—making it an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work and continuous learning.
Community Information
Austin, Texas, consistently ranks among the nation's top cities for technology professionals. Home to a thriving engineering community, outstanding universities, vibrant entertainment districts, and abundant outdoor recreation, Austin offers an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy no state income tax, a strong job market, excellent schools, live music, and year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and water sports.
Background Profile
Must-Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of expertise in Embedded Software Development using C with the ability to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable embedded code.
- Strong hands-on experience debugging embedded systems and working directly with hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex software and hardware interactions in embedded environments.
- Solid understanding of embedded system architecture and how software interfaces with hardware.
- Experience developing embedded software for microcontroller or processor-based systems.
- Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems independently.
- Experience working throughout the product lifecycle, including new product development, product improvements, and sustaining engineering.
Desired
- Experience with Board Support Packages (BSPs) and low-level device driver development.
- Embedded Linux or Yocto/PetaLinux development experience.
- Experience working throughout the product lifecycle, including new product development, product improvements, and sustaining engineering.
- Linux driver development and debugging.
- Understanding of FPGA architecture and experience working alongside FPGA engineers.
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx development environments.
- Python scripting for automation or test development.
- Experience with Git, Continuous Integration, and modern software development workflows.
- Familiarity with TestStand, LabVIEW, Bash, Tcl, or Expect.
- Automated test software or engineering validation test development.
- Experience interpreting PCB layouts and reviewing electrical schematics.
- Experience with RTOS-based embedded systems.
- Exposure to RF, DSP, data acquisition, or high-speed digital systems.
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, robotics, industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, or medical device industries.
- Customer-facing technical support experience.
- Interest in learning multiple product families and expanding into adjacent engineering disciplines.
Additional Job Details
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 (90-120 internal range)
- Location: Austin, TX
- Type of Role: Full-time, Direct Hire
- Travel Required: Minimal
- Visa Sponsorship: U.S. Citizen and Green Card