Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Emerson

. Design and develop embedded hardware systems, including component selection, schematic capture, PCB development, and FPGA integration .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRound Rock • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing embedded hardware systems, including circuit design, PCB layout, and FPGA integration. Proficient in collaborating across teams and utilizing AI-assisted engineering tools for automation and data analysis.

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Embedded Hardware DesignFPGA DevelopmentSchematic CaptureC/C++ ProgrammingPCB Design Tools

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignPCB LayoutSPI CommunicationI2C CommunicationUART CommunicationDigital Design ConceptsVHDLVerilogAutomated TestingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CollaborationClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

AltiumEagleOrCADHyperLynxAnsysSIwaveVivadoQuartusModelSimQuesta

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsEngineering AutomationAI-Enabled Product DevelopmentHigh-Speed Digital DesignSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityIndustrial AutomationNetworkingDCSFunctional Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop embedded hardware systems, including component selection, schematic capture, PCB development, and FPGA integration
Support feasibility studies, simulations, engineering analyses, and prototype evaluations
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, test, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle
Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
Perform laboratory testing, debugging, validation, and verification using standard test equipment and automated test systems
Create and maintain schematics, BOMs, test plans, reports, and engineering change records
Support prototype bring-up, board-level debugging, product verification, and sustaining engineering
Collect, analyze, and maintain engineering data and traceability
Develop automated testing, measurement, and reporting processes using scripting, data analysis, and AI-assisted engineering tools
Improve engineering workflows through automation, structured data, and emerging technologies
Stay current with embedded systems, engineering automation, and AI-enabled product development practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Knowledge of embedded hardware fundamentals, including circuit design, PCB layout, and SPI, I2C, and UART communication protocols
Understanding of digital design concepts, FPGA development, and VHDL or Verilog
Familiarity with C/C++ for testing, debugging, or embedded system development
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar
Experience utilizing AI-assisted engineering, development, or coding tools
Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical information clearly
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: internship, co-op, academic project, research, or hands-on embedded systems or electronics experience
Preferred: exposure to high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power integrity
Preferred: scripting or automation with Python, TCL, MATLAB, or similar
Preferred: familiarity with HyperLynx, Ansys, SIwave, Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim, or Questa
Preferred: familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and laboratory test equipment
Preferred: engineering data analysis, visualization, or reporting tools
Preferred: automated testing, data acquisition, and hardware validation methodologies
Preferred: Azure DevOps, Git, Agile development practices, or related collaboration tools
Preferred: AI-enabled methods for hardware design, testing, validation, or process improvements
Preferred: industrial automation, networking, DCS, or functional safety concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing career development
Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
Award-winning employee development programs
Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
Equitable opportunities for growth and development