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Embedded System Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Embedded Engineer (QA)

Philadelphia, PA ยท On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Info Way Solutions is seeking an experienced Embedded QA Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems testing and expertise in the cable and networking domains. The ideal candidate will ...

Advanced Embedded Engineer

Lansdale, PA ยท On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role, you will impact the advancement of embedded systems that enhance aircraft performance, safety, and connectivity, contributing to innovative aerospace solutions that shape the future of ...

Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer

PA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Architect and design systems including: * * Embedded processing & control * Analog signal conditioning & protection * Power supplies & drivers * Metering, communications, and user interfaces * Run ...

Embedded Linux Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA ยท Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate has experience with embedded systems, Linux development, or low-level software engineering and enjoys working closely with hardware teams to solve challenging technical problems.

The ideal candidate has experience with embedded systems, Linux development, or low-level software engineering and enjoys working closely with hardware teams to solve challenging technical problems.

Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA ยท Hybrid

$127K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Our work has a profound impact on software systems across both government and industry. You'll ... SEI is seeking an enthusiastic experienced real-time embedded engineer to work on safety-critical ...

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How much do embedded system jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded system in Pennsylvania is $137,603.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,800.00 and $163,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded System vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded SystemFirmware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentHardware and software development for embedded devicesDeveloping low-level code for hardware devices
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, automotive, medical devicesEmbedded devices, IoT, consumer electronics

Embedded System and Firmware Engineer roles often overlap, but embedded systems focus on designing complete hardware-software solutions, while firmware engineers specialize in writing low-level code that runs directly on hardware. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in related industries, but their specific focus areas differ.

Is embedded system still a good career?

Embedded system engineering remains a strong career choice due to ongoing demand for devices in automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Professionals with skills in C/C++, real-time operating systems, and hardware integration are highly valued, and the field offers opportunities for growth in IoT and embedded software development.

What are the most commonly searched types of Embedded System jobs in Pennsylvania?

The most popular types of Embedded System jobs in Pennsylvania are:

Infographic showing various Embedded System job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $137,603 per year, or $66.2 per hour.

Embedded Software Engineer

MSA, The Safety Company

Cranberry Township, PA โ€ข On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?ย  If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.ย 

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.ย  We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.ย  We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.ย 

Are you in?ย  Read on for more details about this particular role.


Responsibilities

What you get to do:

  • Join a tech company that makes solutions and products that directly protect and save lives of firefighters and industrial workers around the world everyday, as well as the environment
  • Apply your technical capabilities and ability to influence direction and decision-making as you work with a variety of technology stacks and product types with highly engaged team members with different skillsets, backgrounds, roles
    • Firefighter equipment, gas detectors and industrial worker gear with various sensor technologies (e.g. thermal imaging, environmental sensing, location, infrared/lasers)
    • IoT style ecosystem of physical/digital products with wireless and wired connectivity (e.g. AWS, cellular, GNSS, BLE)
    • Safety critical software (SIL, security)
  • Own features, own quality of delivery, own the translation of the โ€œwhyโ€ behind internal/external customer needs into elegant, robust, timely technical implementations
  • Propel your craft and your career forward as you take advantage of opportunities to โ€œmake things betterโ€ for our products, our people, our communities
  • Enjoy one of Americaโ€™s most livable cities with a multitude of opportunities for indoor/outdoor activities, education, food, sports and culture (Pittsburgh, PA) and the benefits of being part of a global team (Berlin, Germany)

Qualifications

About you:

  • Your mindset is one of personal, team and company growth
  • You embrace complex challenges and drive towards timely resolution that fit the setting, circumstance and people involved
  • You want your work to be meaningful and you want to launch awesome products
  • Youโ€™re not bothered by different perspectives or approaches and take it as part of shared innovation and creativity fueling the best technical solutions within the given context and bigger picture
  • Working with sophisticated technologies and tools and influencing/enabling team success motivates you
  • You donโ€™t mind taking time to share your decision making process and other nuances of embedded systems/software work with junior engineers or others unfamiliar with software
  • You want the excitement of tech, but with stability, work/life balance and in-person interaction

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong proficiency in real-time embedded system and software design/implementation in C/C++
  • Skilled in distilling deeply technical information down to its essence and packaging to gain buy-in for project or design direction (written and verbal)
  • Adaptable mindset that thrives within business, project or technology ambiguity or constraints
    • Agility and creativity in the face of complex challenges to quickly get to best result for the product, for the team, for the company
  • Track record of delivering solutions that work and influencing the entire development process
    • Take various stakeholder input and create or update the architecture or design to efficiently fulfill those needs
    • Own the architecture or design, teach/communicate it to development team, maintain it through selective changes
    • Identify and mitigate risks throughout development and testing of the embedded system/software
    • Guide a team through solution development

Preferred:

ย 

  • Proficiency in leading hardware bring-up efforts and diagnosing issues at the board, silicon, and driver layers
    • Experience with wireless communications (BLE, Cellular, etc.)
  • Skills with rapid prototyping, software design patterns, CMake, CI, various software development tools

Education and Experience Required:

  • BSCE, BSEE or relevant technical discipline, preferably from an ABET or similarly accredited program
  • This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience and education:
    • Staff III:ย  4 years of relevant industry experience minimum
    • Senior: 6 years of relevant industry experience minimum
    • MS degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of relevant experience

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Qualifications:

About you:

  • Your mindset is one of personal, team and company growth
  • You embrace complex challenges and drive towards timely resolution that fit the setting, circumstance and people involved
  • You want your work to be meaningful and you want to launch awesome products
  • Youโ€™re not bothered by different perspectives or approaches and take it as part of shared innovation and creativity fueling the best technical solutions within the given context and bigger picture
  • Working with sophisticated technologies and tools and influencing/enabling team success motivates you
  • You donโ€™t mind taking time to share your decision making process and other nuances of embedded systems/software work with junior engineers or others unfamiliar with software
  • You want the excitement of tech, but with stability, work/life balance and in-person interaction

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong proficiency in real-time embedded system and software design/implementation in C/C++
  • Skilled in distilling deeply technical information down to its essence and packaging to gain buy-in for project or design direction (written and verbal)
  • Adaptable mindset that thrives within business, project or technology ambiguity or constraints
    • Agility and creativity in the face of complex challenges to quickly get to best result for the product, for the team, for the company
  • Track record of delivering solutions that work and influencing the entire development process
    • Take various stakeholder input and create or update the architecture or design to efficiently fulfill those needs
    • Own the architecture or design, teach/communicate it to development team, maintain it through selective changes
    • Identify and mitigate risks throughout development and testing of the embedded system/software
    • Guide a team through solution development

Preferred:

ย 

  • Proficiency in leading hardware bring-up efforts and diagnosing issues at the board, silicon, and driver layers
    • Experience with wireless communications (BLE, Cellular, etc.)
  • Skills with rapid prototyping, software design patterns, CMake, CI, various software development tools

Education and Experience Required:

  • BSCE, BSEE or relevant technical discipline, preferably from an ABET or similarly accredited program
  • This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience and education:
    • Staff III:ย  4 years of relevant industry experience minimum
    • Senior: 6 years of relevant industry experience minimum
    • MS degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of relevant experience

#LI-GM1

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