Skill
Embedded Systems
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)
Embedded Systems are specialized computer systems, combining hardware and software, designed to perform dedicated functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system, such as in cars, appliances, medical devices, and industrial equipment. Engineers in this field design microcontroller-based solutions balancing performance, power consumption, and cost for specific real-world applications.
Embedded Systems in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 38
- Employers
- 21
- Median pay
- $183,000
- Disclose pay
- 79%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 30 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Embedded Systems (38)
Electrical Hardware Engineer III - Avionics
Voyager
Full-time · Pittsburgh, PA
This role designs and tests electrical hardware and avionics systems for spacecraft at an aerospace company. It suits engineers with PCB design and embedded systems experience who want to work on mission-critical space technology.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Mechatronics Engineer
Benchmark Space Systems
Full-time · Pleasanton, CA · $100,000 – $125,000
Benchmark Space Systems seeks a mechatronics engineer to design and deploy test systems for satellite propulsion technology, from early-stage development through production. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical integration who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Listed on Benchmark Space Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Mission Systems Software Engineer (R5888)
Shield AI
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $135,000 – $250,000
This role develops real-time software systems for autonomous aircraft that must operate reliably in multi-level security environments with integrated sensors and weapons. It suits engineers experienced in embedded systems, avionics, or defense applications who can work across hardware, software, and systems teams from initial design through flight testing and deployment.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior, Software Engineer - Autonomy Core Frameworks
Torc Robotics
Full-time · Ann Arbor, MI · $160,800 – $193,000
This role architectures and evolves the foundational software frameworks that power Torc's autonomous truck platform, working across multiple teams to establish patterns for reliable real-time systems. It suits experienced C++ engineers who have built production distributed systems and want to shape the technical direction of autonomous vehicle software at scale.
Listed on Torc Robotics’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Avionics Hardware Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $175,000 – $263,000
This role leads the design and development of spacecraft avionics systems for deep-space missions at a commercial aerospace company building reusable rockets. It suits experienced aerospace hardware engineers who can independently take complex electronic systems from concept through flight qualification.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Staff AI Software Engineer, Perception
Agility Robotics
Full-time · Fremont, CA · $238,000 – $372,000 · Remote
Lead the perception system architecture for a humanoid robot expanding from controlled environments into dynamic, real-world warehouses and manufacturing floors where safety around human workers is paramount. This role combines deep ML expertise with systems-level thinking to define how the robot sees, understands hazards, and makes safety-critical decisions alongside people.
Listed on Agility Robotics’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Vehicle Management Systems Architect (Lead or Principal)
Boeing
Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $164,900 – $266,800
Lead or design the overall architecture and hardware integration for Boeing's Vehicle Management System, a complex aerospace platform. This role suits experienced systems architects with aerospace or embedded systems expertise who want to mentor technical teams and drive critical defense programs.
Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Software Project Engineer
CesiumAstro
Full-time · Austin, TX
This senior-level role involves overseeing software development execution for aerospace and satellite communication systems, blending project management with hands-on embedded firmware expertise. You'll coordinate across engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver complex, high-reliability software in a startup environment.
Listed on CesiumAstro’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Development Manager, Social Experiences
Bend Studio
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $184,600 – $277,000
Lead multiple engineering teams building PlayStation's consumer products and cloud services, managing client, server, and full-stack developers while staying technically engaged in architecture and code reviews. This role suits experienced engineering managers who can balance technical depth with people leadership and navigate the complexities of large-scale, always-on consumer platforms.
Listed on Bend Studio’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Project Engineer – Electrical Hardware with BMS focus
Stanley Black & Decker
Full-time · Towson, MD · $110,600 – $178,000
This principal-level electrical engineering role focuses on designing and leading battery management system hardware for high-volume power tools and outdoor equipment, requiring deep expertise in electronics, embedded systems, and lithium-ion battery technology. The position suits experienced engineers ready to direct teams and drive innovation across multiple product platforms while working hybrid in Maryland.
Listed on Stanley Black & Decker’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Embedded Systems
Measured from the 38 open roles that name Embedded Systems — not from a curated list.
- Python12 roles31.6%
- C++10 roles26.3%
- Linux10 roles26.3%
- Jira5 roles13.2%
- PCB Design5 roles13.2%
- Git4 roles10.5%
- Real-Time Operating Systems4 roles10.5%
- Software Architecture4 roles10.5%
What employers state they pay
Median
$183,000
Middle half
$147,000 – $218,000
From 30 of 38 open roles — the 79% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry3%
- Mid22%
- Senior53%
- Lead / Staff / Principal22%
From 32 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Embedded Systems roles are
Among the 33 of 38 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Embedded Systems
Employers hiring for Embedded Systems
21 in total, most open roles first.
- CCesiumAstro5 roles
- SAShield AI5 roles
- AAstranis3 roles
- BBoeing3 roles
- VVoyager3 roles
- ARAgility Robotics2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.