Embedded Systems Engineer
Phoenix ContactMiddletown, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted February 18, 2026
$90k - $134k· Est.
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Job Description
An embedded systems engineer is an individual contributor role responsible for designing, developing, and implementing real-time embedded software and firmware solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for real-time systems
- Develop detailed design documentation and contribute to system requirement specifications
- Support system architecture activities and contribute to technology conceptualization
- Assist in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within embedded applications
- Support threat modeling activities for embedded components
- Participate in R&D initiatives and assist in evaluating emerging technologies
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing embedded products
- Collaborate with global and local engineering teams to align system development
- Participate in standards-based industry working groups when applicable
- Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams to complete assignments
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BS (MS/ME preferred) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Knowledge / experience developing embedded systems for high reliability applications (Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Defense, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and create innovative solutions
- Experience with industry best practices in embedded development and quality assurance
- Proven experience developing applications for embedded Linux in C/C++
- Experience with VHDL / Verilog for FPGA design
- Knowledge of web and cloud technologies
- Source level knowledge of Ethernet based and industrial communication protocols
- 3+ years’ experience leading new technology development and working within cross-functional groups to successfully bring products to market
Benefits & Perks
- Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!
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- If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com .
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