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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.

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Embedded Systems in the job market

Last checked September 12, 2026

Open roles
36

on Career App right now

Employers
22

hiring for it

Median pay
$174,000

from 26 roles

Disclose pay
72%

of these roles

Open roles requiring Embedded Systems (36)

Crane Co.

Computer Engineer - onsite in Kennesaw, GA

Crane Co.

Kennesaw, GA

This role involves designing, developing, and testing hardware and software systems for nuclear valve products, with responsibilities spanning embedded systems, electrical schematics, and full-stack software implementation. It suits engineers with 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware development who are comfortable bridging electrical and software disciplines.

Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Beckman Coulter

Senior Engineer, Electrical

Beckman Coulter

Full-time · Cincinnati, OH · $110,000 – $130,000

This role leads the design and validation of complex electrical systems for medical devices at a diagnostics company under the Danaher umbrella. It suits experienced electrical engineers who thrive in regulated product development environments and want to mentor junior engineers while contributing to breast cancer diagnostic technology.

Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Device Engineer (eInfochips)

Arrow Electronics

Full-time · Peachtree City, GA · $72,800 – $110,000

This role develops low-level software and board support packages for Android Automotive and Linux platforms, working across hardware and systems teams to integrate software into vehicle platforms. It suits engineers with 5+ years of embedded systems experience who can lead technical decisions and coordinate with internal and external partners.

Listed on Arrow Electronics’s careers site · Apply there ↗

AeroVironment

Senior Software Engineer

AeroVironment

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $100,500 – $153,250

This role develops and maintains software for autonomous systems, with a focus on complex CUAS (Collaborative Unmanned Aerial Systems) applications. It suits experienced C++ developers who want to work on defense technology with embedded systems and real-time constraints.

Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Adtran

Sr. Director Engineering - Subscriber Solutions

Adtran

Adtran Huntsville HQ

This is a senior engineering leadership role overseeing multiple teams building network management and subscriber-facing products, including WiFi mesh systems, enterprise networking hardware, and VoIP solutions. The position suits experienced engineering managers comfortable bridging technical depth with cross-functional business alignment in infrastructure and telecommunications.

Listed on Adtran’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems)

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach

This role involves writing embedded firmware for actuators and control systems on rockets and spacecraft, including engine valves, thrusters, and gimbal motors. You'll work across propulsion and avionics teams to build reliable, fault-tolerant software for extreme environments.

Listed on Impulse Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

NVIDIA

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, DPU - Networking

NVIDIA

Westford, MA · $184,000 – $287,500

NVIDIA is hiring a senior software engineer to develop system software for their data processing unit platform, working on firmware, kernel drivers, and performance optimization across embedded Linux systems. This role suits engineers with deep experience in Linux kernel development and embedded systems who want to impact next-generation data center infrastructure.

Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Intel

Power Management Firmware Architect

Intel

Full-time

Intel seeks a firmware architect to design power management systems for next-generation CPUs, translating hardware and software requirements into robust embedded firmware solutions. This role suits experienced engineers with deep expertise in firmware architecture, embedded systems, and a track record of bridging hardware-software interfaces in performance-critical environments.

Listed on Intel’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Digital Electronics Circuit & Unit Hardware Design Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Boeing

El Segundo, CA · $138,550 – $224,250

Boeing seeks a digital electronics engineer to design cutting-edge circuitry for satellite systems, working within a collaborative space where prototyping happens on-site. This role suits experienced engineers ready to lead technical teams and drive innovation in aerospace digital products.

Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Flight Software Architect

Axiom Space

Houston, TX

Axiom Space is seeking an experienced Flight Software Architect to design and oversee the development of safety-critical, real-time software systems for commercial spacecraft. This role is ideal for someone with deep aerospace software expertise who can translate mission requirements into robust architectures and lead technical teams through complex system integration and verification.

Listed on Axiom Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Asked for alongside Embedded Systems

Measured from the 36 open roles that name Embedded Systems — not from a curated list.

What employers state they pay

Median

$174,000

Middle half

$128,000 – $191,000

From 26 of 36 open roles — the 72% 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

  • Entry6%
  • Mid30%
  • Senior45%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal15%
  • Management3%

From 33 roles whose posting states a level.

Where Embedded Systems roles are

Among the 29 of 36 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring for Embedded Systems

22 in total, most open roles first.

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