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Title: Embedded Systems Engineer II
Hours: Full-time
Location: Midvale, UT (On-site with occasional remote flexibility) #LI-Onsite
You report to: Engineering Manager
Compensation: A base salary range of $115,000-$130,000 gross per year, depending on candidate experience.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with BioLite covering 90–100% of monthly premiums, depending on plan selection.
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and family leave to support work-life balance.
- Equity & Bonus Opportunities: Community bonus plan and stock option eligibility for all full-time employees.
- Adventure Stipend (after two years): PTO to go on an adventure that aligns with BioLite's mission of bringing energy everywhere, whether that's outdoor recreation, climate action, or social impact.
- Employee Product Discount: Employees enjoy generous discounts on BioLite and Goal Zero products.
This Role:
BioLite is looking for a passionate Embedded Systems Engineer to guide innovation in our next-generation power electronics products. You will work with the product development team, which includes mechanical, firmware, and electrical engineers, to develop new products that push beyond today's features and specifications.
You will lead important aspects of embedded design, applying technical expertise to develop high-quality, reliable solutions. You will navigate gray spaces and undefined challenges, ensuring our products deliver an exceptional customer experience.
You Will:
- Architect and manage the development of firmware for MCUs and SoCs used as the controllers in our systems
- Collaborate with internal and external developers using modern version control tools and methods
- Write control systems algorithms for applications such as power conversion, max power-point tracking, fault condition protection, charge controllers ,our communication protocols, and display drivers
- Be capable in design development, analysis, verification, and troubleshooting, ensuring the reliability and performance of embedded systems across our products.
- Work closely with hardware engineering in developing and defining the specifications for future products, including recommendations on new technologies and design best practices.
- Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to accelerate firmware prototyping, code generation, debugging, and documentation.
- Deliver products within scope, budget, and quality requirements by collaborating with project managers
- Conduct and participate in hardware and software reviews
- Document design to facilitate interaction with other developers, manufacturing partners, QA, and product documentation authors
You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; OR 5+ years of directly relevant experience in embedded systems.
- Proficiency in microcontrollers, low-level firmware (C/C++), and board-level hardware interaction.
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Python in support of build and test scripting.
- Experience with electrical schematics and circuit design (digital & analog).
- Experience with MCU peripherals (PWM, ADC, DAC, Timers, LCD Drivers, Button Interfaces).
- Working knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
- Working knowledge of bootloaders and OTA best practices.
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).
- Proficiency in debugging tools, board bring-up, and real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS).
- Experience with AI coding assistants to streamline firmware prototyping, script generation, and code optimization.
- Experience with power management, self-test, and fault handling.
- Experience with ARM architecture
- Familiarity with software development best practices, version control (Git/GitHub), and Agile collaboration.
- Experience with CI/CD practices and tools.
- Experience with consumer electronics, batteries, power conversion, and/or IoT technologies (Bluetooth, cloud, mobile).
To Apply:
- Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position and a PDF of your resume.
- Feel free to also link or describe a relevant personal project, hobby build, or open-source contribution that highlights your hardware/firmware skills.
- You must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. BioLite cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
About BioLite:
BioLite and Goal Zero have joined forces to power life, anywhere. Together, we provide clean energy solutions that serve two distinct yet connected markets: families living in energy poverty and outdoor adventurers seeking fuel-independent power and light. From solar panels and portable power stations to cookstoves and lighting systems, our technologies help people cook, charge, and stay connected — whether at home, on the road, or off the grid. Rooted in innovation and motivated by impact, we're building a future where renewable energy is accessible to all.
We believe in a bright and safe future, and that includes life at work. BioLite and Goal Zero are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where everyone is encouraged to show up as their full selves. We know that inclusion makes our solutions better and our team stronger.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing12
- Science & Research10
- Technology & Software8
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Electronics & Hardware4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in embedded systems engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based development
- Experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M, STM32, or equivalent platforms
- Familiarity with communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience with debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr
Tips for Your Embedded Systems Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the hardware
Embedded roles vary more by target hardware than by title. Call out the specific microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs you've programmed, the toolchains you've used, and the communication protocols you've implemented, so recruiters can immediately match you to the right stack.
Show bare-metal work in your portfolio
Hiring managers for embedded roles want proof you've worked close to the metal. Include GitHub repos, personal projects, or open-source contributions that demonstrate writing drivers, managing interrupts, or debugging hardware-software interfaces without relying on a heavy OS layer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists embedded systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by safety-certification requirements
Job postings in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices often require experience with IEC 62443, DO-178C, or ISO 26262. Sorting for these certifications up front saves time and surfaces roles where your domain experience is a genuine differentiator, not an afterthought.
Prepare for live coding in constrained environments
Embedded interviews routinely ask you to write C or C++ under memory and clock-cycle constraints, interpret oscilloscope traces, or debug a broken ISR on a whiteboard. Practice with limited-resource scenarios, not just algorithm puzzles designed for software-only roles.
Negotiate scope alongside base pay
Target hardware, chip generation, and access to lab equipment directly affect what you can build and learn. Before accepting any offer, ask which platforms you'd own, whether you'd work on bring-up or mature products, and what the hardware refresh cycle looks like.
Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most embedded systems engineers?
The companies hiring the most embedded systems engineers right now include Amazon, STR, and Anduril, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics companies that maintain large in-house firmware teams.
How many embedded systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 30% of embedded systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than in many software roles because much of the work requires physical access to hardware and lab equipment. Sub-areas like firmware architecture review, software bring-up documentation, and driver code review are the most common candidates for remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an embedded systems engineer?
Start with a strong foundation in C or C++ and digital electronics, either through a degree in electrical or computer engineering or through self-study paired with personal hardware projects. Build experience with at least one microcontroller family, learn to read datasheets and schematics, and practice writing and debugging code directly on hardware. Contributing to open-source embedded projects and obtaining a certification in a relevant domain like automotive or functional safety strengthens your profile further.
How do you get hired as an embedded systems engineer with little experience?
Focus on demonstrable hardware projects rather than coursework alone. Build and publish firmware for a development board, contribute to open-source RTOS projects, or replicate a published design from scratch. Entry-level postings in consumer electronics and IoT startups tend to have more flexible experience requirements than defense or automotive roles. Targeting companies that sell embedded development tools or evaluation boards is another effective approach, since those teams value hands-on curiosity over years of employment history.
What does the embedded systems engineer interview process look like?
Most embedded systems engineer interviews begin with a recruiter screen covering background and hardware experience, followed by a technical phone or video round that tests C or C++ fundamentals, bit manipulation, and memory management. Later rounds typically include a take-home or live coding exercise on a constrained problem, a hardware debugging scenario using a datasheet or schematic, and a system design discussion. Final rounds often involve meeting the firmware team and walking through a past project in depth.
Where can I find and apply to embedded systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to embedded systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your hardware background, domain experience, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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