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Hermitage Infotech

Embedded Engineers

Dallas, TX

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer (ADA and RTOS is required) 100% onsite Duration: 12-month contract Vias: USC and GC Only Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for ASIC FPGA design on RD ...

Hermitage Infotech

Embedded Engineers

Dallas, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer (ADA and RTOS is required) 100% onsite Duration: 12-month contract Vias: USC and GC Only Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for ASIC FPGA design on RD ...

Crystal Group

Embedded Electrical Engineer

Hiawatha, IA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Electrical Engineer Reports to: VP, Engineering Department : Engineering Work Model ... Experience working with external development partners or contract engineering firms * Understanding ...

Crystal Group

Embedded Electrical Engineer

Hiawatha, IA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Electrical Engineer Reports to: VP, Engineering Department : Engineering Work Model ... Experience working with external development partners or contract engineering firms * Understanding ...

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How much do contract embedded engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded engineer in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 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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Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,383 per year, or $73.7 per hour.

Embedded Developer 1 (CFG - 042)

SageCor Solutions

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or desiring) nationally-recognized expertise in high performance computing, large data analytics and cutting edge information technologies.
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.
Required Skills: Experience with low-level programming in a Windows, Linux, or RTOS (i.e., VxWorks, uC/OS, etc.). Experience with C/C++ and Python programming.
Desired Skills: Experience automating the testing of embedded software running on embedded devices.
YOE / Degree Requirements: Five (5) years' experience as an embedded developer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Four (4) years of additional embedded developer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in a relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to three (3) years of relevant experience.
Consistent with federal and state law where SageCor conducts business, SageCor Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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