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Embedded Rtos Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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 ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

About the team The Embedded Software Development Team creates and maintains firmware for the ... Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) in projects. * Responsible and organized ...

Engineer, Software (Embedded)

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$126K - $165K/yr

Responsibilities: * Assist in design, development, and maintenance of Embedded software using RTOS (Real-Time Operating system) which is used for data acquisition, evaluation, and display systems for ...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

$119K - $156K/yr

RTOS-based, multithreaded embedded applications * Production medical device software with strict quality and traceability needs Your Impact * Design, develop, and maintain real-time, multithreaded ...

Embedded Software Engineer

The Colony, TX

$121K - $160K/yr

Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) software development. * Familiar with serial communication protocols (I2C, RS-485, RS-232, CAN, SPI). * Familiar with industry standard embedded ...

Senior Embedded SW Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Proven track record with bare metal firmware and RTOS programming * Understanding of API definition ... Experience with Embedded Linux environments * Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)

Embedded Software Engineer

The Colony, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) software development. * Familiar with serial communication protocols (I2C, RS-485, RS-232, CAN, SPI). * Familiar with industry standard embedded ...

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Embedded Rtos information

What are some typical challenges faced when developing software for embedded RTOS environments?

Developing software for embedded RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) environments often involves unique challenges such as managing limited memory and processing resources, ensuring deterministic real-time performance, and debugging in resource-constrained systems. Team members frequently collaborate closely with hardware engineers to optimize code for specific microcontrollers or processors. Additionally, balancing task prioritization and inter-task communication to avoid deadlocks or priority inversion is a common focus. These complexities make strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail particularly valuable in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Embedded RTOS Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Embedded RTOS Engineer, you need a strong background in embedded systems programming, real-time operating system (RTOS) concepts, and a relevant degree in computer engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Keil, IAR Embedded Workbench, and experience with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS or VxWorks, along with certifications like Certified Embedded Systems Engineer, are highly valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills that enhance performance in this role. These competencies are essential for designing reliable, efficient, and responsive embedded solutions that meet stringent real-time requirements.

What is an Embedded RTOS?

An Embedded RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) is a specialized operating system designed to manage hardware resources and run applications with precise timing requirements in embedded systems. Unlike general-purpose operating systems, an RTOS ensures that tasks are executed predictably and meet strict deadlines, which is crucial in applications like automotive systems, medical devices, and industrial automation. Embedded RTOSs provide features like multitasking, task scheduling, and inter-task communication, all optimized for resource-constrained environments. They help developers create reliable, efficient, and responsive embedded applications.

What is the difference between Embedded Rtos vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded RtosFirmware Engineer
CredentialsKnowledge of RTOS, embedded systems, C/C++Embedded systems, C/C++, hardware understanding
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems development, real-time applicationsHardware interfacing, low-level programming
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, automotive, IoT devicesConsumer electronics, aerospace, medical devices

Embedded Rtos specialists focus on designing and implementing real-time operating systems for embedded devices, ensuring system responsiveness and multitasking. Firmware Engineers develop low-level software that directly interacts with hardware components, often working within embedded environments. While both roles require embedded systems knowledge, Embedded Rtos professionals specialize in real-time OS development, whereas Firmware Engineers focus on hardware-software integration and low-level programming.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Embedded Rtos jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Embedded Rtos job openings:
Infographic showing various Embedded Rtos job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.
Staff Embedded Software & Controls Engineer

Staff Embedded Software & Controls Engineer

Stryker

Flower Mound, TX

$112K - $188K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Work Flexibility: Not available
It's Time to Join Stryker!

We are seeking aStaff Embedded Software & Controls Engineerto design and develop embedded software, firmware, and control systems for complex electromechanical medical devices. In this role, you will work across hardware, firmware, and system integration to develop real-time embedded software and control algorithmsacrosssensors, actuators, motors, thermal systems, power electronics, fluid management systems, and multi-board embedded platforms.

You will partner with cross-functional product development teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance solutions while solving complex system-level challenges throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product launch and post-market improvements.

This role will support the Urology portfolio, including legacy products and recently launched technologies that integrate capital equipment, visualization platforms, and fluid management solutions.

Experience in medical device development is highly valued; however, we also welcome candidates with strong embedded software and controls experience from other regulated or safety-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial automation, defense, or similar environments. Candidates with experience developing complex electromechanical products within structured engineering processes are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do
  • Design and develop embedded software using C/C++, bare-metal, and/or RTOS-based platforms.
  • Develop and optimize real-time embedded control algorithms for pressure regulation, temperature control, motor control, sensing, fluid management, and other electromechanical subsystems.
  • Develop firmware supporting sensors, actuators, motors, thermal systems, power electronics, and multi-board embedded architectures.
  • Support embedded software architecture and integration across hardware, firmware, and system interfaces.
  • Collaborate closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory partners.
  • Developscalable embedded software architectures supporting current and future generations of platform technologies.
  • Investigate and resolve complex hardware, firmware, and system-level issues through structured debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Evaluate engineering tradeoffs across software performance, reliability, manufacturability, safety, maintainability, and cost.
  • Support verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.
  • Participate in software architecture reviews, technical design reviews, peer code reviews, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
  • Translate user, clinical, and system requirements into embedded software and control system solutions.
  • Create andmaintainsoftware architecture documentation, requirements, design documentation, verification protocols, and related technical deliverables.
  • Provide technical input on embedded software design, debugging methodologies, development tools, and engineering best practices.
  • Contribute to future platform direction by evaluating embedded technologies, software architectures, development tools, and engineering practices.
What You Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ora relatedengineering discipline is required
  • 4+ years of experience designing and developing embedded software for complex electromechanical products is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing and developing embedded software for complex electromechanical products in regulated or safety-critical industries.
  • Experience developing embedded software using C/C++ on bare-metal and/or RTOS-based embedded platforms.
  • Experience designing and implementing embedded control systems, including feedback control, state machines, control loop tuning, or similar real-time control algorithms.
  • Strong understanding of embedded control systems, including PID control, state machines, control loop tuning, and real-time embedded software.
  • Experience with pressure control, motor control, thermal regulation, sensor integration, fluid management, or other electromechanical control systems.
  • Demonstrated experience debugging complex hardware, firmware, and system-level interactions.
  • Experience working within structured product development processes, including requirements management, design reviews, verification, validation, and risk management.
  • Experience developing products within regulated or safety-critical industries such as medicaldevice, aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial automation, defense, or similar environments.
  • $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.