Firmware Embedded Systems Engineer

Confidential Client — Embedded Firmware Engineer Opportunity

Build Technology That Makes a Difference

Our client is seeking a hands-on Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop and support safety-focused monitoring products used in industrial environments.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys writing embedded C, working directly with hardware, and solving real-world problems across firmware, sensors, testing, and manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain embedded C firmware for microcontrollers and real-time systems.
• Integrate sensors and troubleshoot firmware, electronics, and product issues.
• Support hardware bring-up, product validation, manufacturing, and production testing.
• Improve product reliability, test processes, and firmware performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience developing embedded C firmware.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers and real-time embedded systems.
• Experience debugging firmware and hardware issues.
• An interest in physical products, sensors, testing, and manufacturing.
• A practical, hands-on mindset and willingness to own problems through resolution.

Nice to have: RTOS, Python, automated testing, ISO 9001, quality systems, validation, or manufacturing test experience.

Additional Details

• Work arrangement: Onsite five days per week in Lake Zurich, Illinois, with flexibility around daily start and end times.
• Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-provided visa sponsorship.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Develop products with a meaningful industrial safety impact.
• Take ownership across firmware, hardware, and production.
• Work on practical engineering challenges with visible results.

Interested in learning more? Apply confidentially to discuss the opportunity and determine whether it aligns with your experience and career goals.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person