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Embedded Hardware Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Hardware Engineer

Woodridge, IL

$122K - $161K/yr

Hardware Engineer This role offers the opportunity to design and develop electronic hardware from ... Design and develop analog and digital hardware for embedded systems, taking projects from initial ...

You will work closely with real hardware targets, focusing on RTOS, embedded Linux, C++, and hardware-adjacent engineering to support cutting-edge government-related technology initiatives.

As an Advanced Embedded Engineer here at Honeywell, you will drive the design and development of ... seamlessly with hardware components, enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient industrial ...

Embedded Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

(Hybrid) Description Are you passionate about embedded systems, from initial ideas to hardware design to the final firmware? As an Embedded Engineer at DMC, you will use your embedded expertise and ...

Embedded Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$135K - $178K/yr

(Hybrid) Description Are you passionate about embedded systems, from initial ideas to hardware design to the final firmware? As an Embedded Engineer at DMC, you will use your embedded expertise and ...

(Hybrid) Description Are you passionate about embedded systems, from initial ideas to hardware design to final firmware? As an Embedded Engineer at DMC, you will use your embedded expertise and ...

(Hybrid) Description Are you passionate about embedded systems, from initial ideas to hardware design to final firmware? As an Embedded Engineer at DMC, you will use your embedded expertise and ...

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop innovative full system embedded architecture for new ... fellow hardware engineers Develop detailed design specifications, schematics, and documentation ...

Staff Hardware Engineer

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Develop innovative full system embedded architecture for ... to fellow hardware engineers • Develop detailed design specifications, schematics, and ...

Embedded Software Engineer

IL

$135K - $178K/yr

Objective of role: The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development ... The ideal candidate is comfortable working close to the hardware and can efficiently diagnose and ...

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support our next ... This role is the critical link across our hardware, firmware, and cloud-connected platforms. You ...

Sr Embedded Engineer

Aurora, IL · On-site

$99K - $135K/yr

Design and development of embedded firmware for sensor applications including sensor interfacing ... Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and specifications for sensor ...

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Embedded Hardware Developer information

What is the difference between Embedded Hardware Developer vs Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Hardware DeveloperEmbedded Systems Engineer
Primary FocusDesign and development of hardware components for embedded systemsDesign and integration of both hardware and software for embedded systems
Required SkillsHardware design, PCB layout, circuit analysisHardware knowledge plus software programming, RTOS, firmware
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, prototyping, testing hardwareMultidisciplinary teams, hardware and software integration
Common CertificationsASIC/FPGA design, PCB certificationEmbedded systems certifications, RTOS training

While both roles work closely in embedded systems development, Embedded Hardware Developers focus primarily on hardware design and testing, whereas Embedded Systems Engineers handle both hardware and software integration. The roles often overlap, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and expertise.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Embedded Hardware Developer jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Embedded Hardware Developer job openings:

Embedded Software Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Itasca, IL

$128K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: 150-220k
Must have Skill Set:

  • Must have Professional C programming experience (Required)
  • Must have Embedded firmware development experience
  • Must have Java experience (used for decoding compressed data and supporting software tools)
  • Experience debugging at the hardware/software interface
  • Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Highly Preferred
  • Bare-metal embedded development experience
  • ARM microcontroller experience
  • GNU toolchains
  • Serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C)
  • Embedded software testing and verification

Overview:

Join a small, highly collaborative engineering team developing fully autonomous robotic vehicles that operate in the world's oceans to support environmental and climate research. This is a unique opportunity to develop firmware for sophisticated autonomous systems where software reliability, efficiency, and precision are critical.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working close to the hardware and solving challenging low-level programming problems rather than developing desktop or web applications.

Job Duties:

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C
  • Develop software for ARM-based embedded controllers
  • Implement efficient data compression algorithms used by autonomous ocean robotics
  • Support Java-based software used to decode and process collected data
  • Integrate firmware with sensors, electronics, and embedded hardware
  • Debug complex hardware/software interactions
  • Develop unit tests and verification procedures
  • Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout the product lifecycle
Relocation Assistance Available
Please Note: Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates relocating within the U.S. This position is not eligible for candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship or visa transfers.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.