Contract Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs in Fitchburg, WI

Do you enjoy learning multiple languages, most of them programming? Do you have strong soft(ware) and hard(ware) skills? Do you love figuring out how to get various hardware and working together? If so, we would love to talk to you about joining our New Product Development (NPD) team as our Embedded Systems Engineer. 

Vortex Optics is looking for a talented individual to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing PCB and electrical systems that integrate with our mechanical and software platforms. You will be working with our project managers & engineers to develop electronic solutions that integrate with our sport optics products. We are looking for an individual that has a strong background in electrical engineering and a reasonable understanding of software development fundamentals, coupled with a desire to develop new and innovative products in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Electrical circuit design and development.
• Develop and define product architecture(s).
• Lay out PCBs and develop electrical schematics. 
• Electrical circuit verification.
• Perform module and system-level verification to confirm the product’s operation against specifications.
• Develop and improve device communication protocols.
• Program communication to various display technologies (LCD, micro-displays, etc.).
• Program embedded systems in C/C++.
• Design parts and products for achievement of project goals, ease of manufacturing, reduced cost, and use of common parts.
• Prototype electronic parts and PCB’s.
• Develop embedded solutions for testing and prototyping consumer products.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, etc.
• Experience with communication protocols such as USB, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.
• Experience developing software using embedded frameworks and SDKs
• Prior relevant experience 
• CAD design experience (Altium, Solidworks PCB, OrCAD, KiCad, EAGLE, etc.)
• Experience with PWM

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience incorporating Bluetooth / Wireless communication into PCB designs
• Experience with software development using embedded C/C++ including use of chip-vendor APIs
• Electrical Testing (EMC, etc) & experience with obtaining electrical regulatory approvals (CE, UL)
• Programming with ASIC’s and FPGA’s 
• Algorithm development and refinement 
• Experience with ARM, MSP430, PIC or similar microcontrollers

When you join Team Vortex, you’ll enjoy:

• Great health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k), life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Various onsite amenities including a fitness center, a nature preserve with walking trails and dog friendly work areas
• Neighboring daycare facility
• Casual and flexible work environment
• Employee discounts on industry leading products

What’s it like to join Team Vortex?

From the production floor to the repair room, from consumer sales to new product development, we’re a growing team of makers and doers, working together to give our customers an experience they’ll never forget. Our employees thrive in situations that require demonstrating our core values:

• About You
• Customer is King
• Willingness to Shovel Snow
• Be the Buffalo

Every Vortex product that leaves our door is covered by our Very Important Promise (VIP) Warranty. The Vortex VIP Warranty simply means, if you ever have a concern, issue or want to order a Vortex product, you will be met with a customer experience that will exceed all expectations! Our promise is unlimited, unconditional and lasts a lifetime. Whether your Vortex role is in Sales, Customer Service, IT, Marketing, Finance, NPD or Operations, every day starts with supporting that promise and PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST! 

* Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

* This is a full-time, onsite position in Barneveld, WI. Relocation assistance is available.

* Applications will be accepted until September 18th, 2026. Interviews will not begin until after this date.