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Sigma Design

Software Engineer III

Camas, WA · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

This is a contract position with an expected duration of 4 months Primary Function: The Software ... Create sophisticated desktop/embedded/web applications for prototyping, test and automation * Work ...

Sigma Design

Software Engineer III

Camas, WA · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

This is a contract position with an expected duration of 4 months Primary Function: The Software ... Create sophisticated desktop/embedded/web applications for prototyping, test and automation * Work ...

Zero

Electrical Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

Troubleshoot analog, digital, mixed-signal, and embedded interface circuits. * Define hardware ... contract period. Benefits listed above apply upon conversion to a permanent employee.

Panasonic

MTS IV, Software Engineer - IaaS

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$116K - $194K/yr

Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and contract testing ... Custom kernel config or module work (esp. for embedded or hybrid hardware) * Kernel/user-space ...

Procom Services

Web Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

... Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation) Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation) ICAP (Contractor ... SOCs, Platforms, embedded devices...etc.) information/operations worldwide. Analyze user ...

Milwaukee Electronics

Quality Engineer

Canby, OR

$75K - $97K/yr

... contract electronics manufacturer with over 70 years of experience bringing innovations to life ... As a Quality Engineer at our Canby, OR facility, you'll be embedded in the production process ...

Milegon LLC

Quality Engineer

Canby, OR

$75K - $97K/yr

... contract electronics manufacturer with over 70 years of experience bringing innovations to life ... As a Quality Engineer at our Canby, OR facility, you'll be embedded in the production process ...

Milwaukee Electronics

Quality Engineer

Canby, OR · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

... contract electronics manufacturer with over 70 years of experience bringing innovations to life ... As a Quality Engineer at our Canby, OR facility, you'll be embedded in the production process ...

SI Solutions, LLC

Senior Research Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

Citizenship is required (for federal contracts) * Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics ... Experience with real-time and embedded systems is a plus. About SC Solutions: SC Solutions Control ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded engineer in Portland, OR is $162,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $139,500.00 and $183,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Embedded Engineer vs Contract Firmware Engineer?

AspectContract Embedded EngineerContract Firmware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related; embedded systems certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering; firmware development certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning hardware-software integration, working with microcontrollers and embedded systemsDeveloping low-level code for devices, working closely with hardware and software teams
Employer & Industry UsageElectronics, automotive, aerospace, consumer devicesConsumer electronics, IoT devices, industrial equipment

Contract Embedded Engineers focus on integrating hardware and software in embedded systems, while Contract Firmware Engineers specialize in writing low-level firmware for devices. Both roles require similar technical skills but differ in their primary focus areas within embedded development.

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Embedded SW Engineer - Portland, OR

Ztek Consulting INC

Portland, OR • On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Contractor

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Embedded SW Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 6 / 12 Month
Work Type: Onsite 
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
 
Job Description:
-Supporting new product development of high-performance, high-capacity storage AI module for use on aircraft.
- The Engineer will contribute to platform by working at the lowest layers of the infrastructure stack
- firmware, BIOS/UEFI, bootloaders, and board support packages (BSP).
This work provides the foundation for Linux-based operating systems and higher-level PaaS functionality to run reliably on heterogeneous hardware (x86, ARM, and specialized accelerators)._
Key Responsibilities
-Support porting/ configuration of GMSL3 drivers, utilities that depend on this protocol
Configuration of linux kernel modules
Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson family based platforms will be added plus
Performing checks using an evaluation boardCustomize and maintain BIOS/UEFI to support platform requirements.
Provide minimal hardware initialization for Linux kernel boot.
BSP & Board Bring-Up
Develop and integrate Board Support Packages for x86 platforms.
Perform board bring-up, validation, and debugging on evaluation and target hardware.
Port and configure kernel/device-tree for new boards.
Platform Enablement
Support integration of Linux-based operating systems on bare metal.
Ensure compatibility across mixed architectures (ARM, AMD64, accelerators).
Build bring-up and diagnostic tools for testing firmware and hardware readiness.
Collaboration & Documentation
Work with hardware, PaaS, and DevOps teams to align low-level firmware with platform needs.
Document BIOS/bootloader changes, BSP configurations, and bring-up procedures.
Provide training, knowledge transfer, and support for internal teams.
Deliverables
BSPs for supported hardware platforms.
Firmware validation and bring-up test tools.
Documentation of initialization sequences, firmware setup, and deployment.
What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
-Required Skills & Experience
3-Strong knowledge of Linux kernel boot flow and minimal hardware initialization.
5-Experience with BSP development for both x86 architectures.
4-Proficiency in C/C++, embedded systems debugging, and low-level programming.
5-Familiarity with hardware bring-up using JTAG, serial console, and oscilloscopes.
3-Experience with storage devices (eMMC, NVMe, SATA, SD) and root filesystem setup.
What are the Optional skills and skill proficiencies for this position?
Nice to Have
2-Experience with secure boot, TPM, and firmware security practices.
2-Familiarity with cloud/edge IaaS environments.
2-Knowledge of specialized accelerators, heterogeneous compute, or SoC platforms.
2-Exposure to continuous integration for firmware/embedded builds.
Key Responsibilities:
Support porting/ configuration of GMSL3 drivers, utilities that depend on this protocol
Configuration of linux kernel modules
Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson family based platforms will be added plus
What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
Linux kernel module programing, Device driver porting and development, C
ABOUT Ztek:
Website: www.ztekinc.com
Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek’s diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.
Disclaimer:
Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hrd@ztekinc.com Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.