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 September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 36
- Employers
- 22
- Median pay
- $174,000
- Disclose pay
- 72%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 26 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Embedded Systems (36)
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Asked for alongside Embedded Systems
Measured from the 36 open roles that name Embedded Systems — not from a curated list.
- Linux16 roles44.4%
- Python16 roles44.4%
- C++15 roles41.7%
- Git7 roles19.4%
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM)4 roles11.1%
- Real-Time Operating Systems4 roles11.1%
- RTOS4 roles11.1%
- Rust4 roles11.1%
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.
Roles that use Embedded Systems
Employers hiring for Embedded Systems
22 in total, most open roles first.
- AAstranis5 roles
- AeroVironment3 roles
- NVIDIA3 roles
- RSRelativity Space3 roles
- SAShield AI3 roles
- Adtran2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.