Embedded Software Engineer - Austin, TX

This position is located in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Why This Role Matters

MissionHires is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading RF, FPGA, and DSP engineering team building rugged, high-performance embedded systems for defense, aerospace, and scientific applications. You will develop and enhance embedded C software, collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers, debug complex hardware/software interactions using lab instrumentation, and create automated test solutions to ensure world-class product quality. This full-time role is based in Austin, TX, offers competitive compensation and benefits, and provides significant growth in embedded, FPGA, DSP, and test automation domains.

How You'll Contribute

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
• Debug and troubleshoot complex firmware and hardware/software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Collaborate with FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers to investigate issues, develop solutions, and enhance product reliability
• Contribute across the product lifecycle, including new product development, product improvements, and sustaining engineering
• Develop automated test solutions, scripts, and tools to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for embedded system defects
• Support board bring-up, low-level software integration, and hardware validation
• Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and modern CI-driven workflows
• Document designs, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides; support customer-facing technical issues as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience in C
• Strong embedded debugging skills and direct experience working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex embedded hardware/software interactions
• Solid understanding of embedded system architecture and low-level software/hardware interfaces
• Experience developing software for microcontroller or processor-based systems
• Demonstrated root-cause analysis and independent problem-solving skills
• Experience spanning the product lifecycle: new development, enhancements, and sustaining engineering
• Desired: Experience with BSPs and low-level device driver development
• Desired: Embedded Linux or Yocto/PetaLinux; Linux driver development and debugging
• Desired: Understanding of FPGA architecture and collaboration with FPGA engineers; AMD/Xilinx toolchains
• Desired: Python scripting for automation or test; familiarity with Git, CI, and modern workflows
• Desired: Familiarity with TestStand, LabVIEW, Bash, Tcl, or Expect; automated test or engineering validation development
• Desired: Ability to read schematics and interpret PCB layouts
• Desired: Experience with RTOS-based systems and exposure to RF, DSP, data acquisition, or high-speed digital systems
• Desired: Industry experience in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, robotics, industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, or medical devices; customer-facing technical support

Perks & Benefits

• 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