Embedded Software/Hardware Electronic Design Engineer

Embedded Software/Hardware Electronic Design Engineer

Aston, PA

19 May 2026

22578357

Summary

Aston, PA

In-Person

Competitive Salary

5 Years Experience

Bachelor's degree

No Commission

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time

Description

Embedded Software/Hardware Electronic Design Engineer for Rieker Instrument Company, Inc. (dba Rieker Inc.) to work at our Aston, PA HQ loc. Play key leadership & technical role in the design, development, & scalable production of next-gen electronic tilt sensors for high-volume industrial, autonomous systems, & defense applications. Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to production while driving innovation in embedded systems, hardware design, & system integration. Lead multidisciplinary project planning, scheduling, & execution w/ focus on efficiency, scalability, & innovation. Design advanced mixed-signal schematics & modular hardware architectures using analog, digital, & RF components, w/ emphasis on low power & high-reliability systems. Develop & maintain embedded software using C, C++ for 32-bit microcontrollers; support over-the-air updates & secure bootloaders. Architect & oversee development of next-gen PCB layouts, focusing on miniaturization, EMI compliance, & manufacturability. Direct maintenance, redesign, & lifecycle mgmt of legacy systems w/ focus on cost reduction & performance optimization. Establish automated test frameworks w/ cloud-connected diagnostics. Be technical mentor/leader to growing team of engineers & technicians; conduct code & design reviews. Drive development & maintenance of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) using LabView, Python, & custom scripts, integrating w/ ERP systems. Lead root cause analysis & detailed failure investigations, producing data-driven failure & risk reports. Ensure regulatory compliance w/ updated EMC, UL, FCC, CE, & cybersecurity standards. Interface w/ R D, manufacturing, & external suppliers to ensure seamless design-to-production transition. Collaborate w/ Product Mgmt & Sales to eval customer needs, offer technical guidance, & present solutions. May require onsite interview with technical panel. On call outside normal work shift as needed. May undergo background checks incl reference checks. Little national and international travel to other countries for vendor/customer visits, including but not limited to India, China, and Vietnam; travel up to 60 days per year. Must have Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 5 years of relevant experience in embedded systems development; and required skills (5 yrs exp). Alternatively, must have Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 2 years of relevant experience in embedded systems development; and required skills (2 yrs exp). Required skills: C; C++; one of the following: Rust, Python, or embedded Linux; communication protocols (including USB, CAN FD, SPI, I2C, RS-485, Ethernet incl TCP/IP stack); LabView, automated test scripting, and data analysis tools; Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT); electronics schematic and PCB design and corresponding EMC design. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable. To apply, please send resume to ... or submit online application at

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