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Enpro

Embedded Firmware Design Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

Embedded Firmware Design Engineer COMPANY OVERVIEW AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory ...

Allen Control Systems

Embedded Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Engineer Company Overview: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup ... Design and Develop Electrical Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics and PCB layouts that ...

Allen Control Systems

Embedded Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Engineer Company Overview: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup ... Design and Develop Electrical Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics and PCB layouts that ...

Neuralink

Digital IC Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K/yr

We have crafted a team of exceptional engineers whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is ... Experience with embedded design * Experience in processor instruction set architecture design

Neuralink

Digital IC Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$116K - $233K/yr

Our Digital IC Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering micro-architecture and register ... Experience with embedded design * Experience in processor instruction set architecture design

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How much do embedded design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded design engineer in Texas is $119,232.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,100.00 and $142,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectEmbedded Design EngineerFirmware Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and developing hardware and embedded systemsWriting and optimizing low-level software for embedded devices
Skills & CertificationsEmbedded systems, hardware design, C/C++, microcontrollersEmbedded C, C++, real-time OS, debugging tools
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, embedded system developmentSoftware development, testing on embedded platforms
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, automotive, industrialConsumer electronics, IoT, medical devices

Embedded Design Engineers focus on creating the hardware and embedded systems, while Firmware Engineers specialize in developing the software that runs on these systems. Both roles often collaborate but require different skill sets and certifications. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What is an embedded design engineer?

An embedded design engineer develops and tests embedded systems, which are specialized computing devices integrated into larger products such as appliances, vehicles, or medical equipment. They typically work with microcontrollers, firmware, and hardware design tools, requiring knowledge of programming languages like C or C++ and understanding of electronics and real-time operating systems.
Embedded Design Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Embedded Design Engineer job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,232 per year, or $57.3 per hour.

Embedded Software Design Engineer

PROLIM Global Corporation

Plano, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

  • Title: Embedded Software Design Engineer
  • Location: Plano, Texas (onsite only)
  • Experience: 5 - 10 years

Job Overview:
The role involves working on ARM-based SoC embedded software, understanding and bringing up the existing codebase, and aligning documentation with DO-178C DAL A standards. This covers the entire safety-critical software development lifecycle including requirements, design, and testing, as well as requirements traceability and configuration management.
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
  • 7+ years as Embedded Software Design Engineer
  • SDLC per DO-178C DAL A Safety Critical Standards
  • Software Requirement Capture & Analysis
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • Traceability & SDLC Reviews
  • Updating Source Code to DO-178C
  • DAL Level A Documentation
  • Protocols: Ethernet, SPI, RS485, CAN, I2C
  • Pre-SOI Audit Experience
  • Design Analysis & Report Preparation
  • Tools: DOORS, Git, Matissa, MS Visio, AMD Vitis, ARM C Compiler, Lauterbach Trace32

Requirements:
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Availability to work onsite in Plano, Texas

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