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What is the difference between Remote Microcontroller vs Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectRemote MicrocontrollerEmbedded Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsSimilar credentials, often with additional specialization in embedded software
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, hardware-focused, often involves programming microcontrollersTypically in-office or hybrid, involves designing and developing embedded software and hardware integration
Industry UsageElectronics, IoT, consumer devices, automotiveConsumer electronics, medical devices, industrial automation
Common Search/ComparisonRemote Microcontroller vs Embedded Systems Engineer

Remote Microcontroller roles focus on programming and testing microcontrollers remotely, often with hardware access. Embedded Systems Engineers work on designing and developing integrated hardware-software systems, sometimes in a team environment. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications but differ mainly in work environment and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Microcontroller job openings in Iowa as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution.

Sr. FPGA Engineer (Remote) -JR-067726

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site, Remote

$127.70K - $164.10K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Position: Sr. FPGA Engineer
location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Remote work, there may be travel required once in a quarter)
Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer designs, tests and documents safety-critical hardware. Responsible for developing and supporting FPGA/CPLD designs through all phases of design and system integration for high-reliability embedded aerospace and ground-based vehicle systems applications.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform activities such as requirements generation, design, RTL-synthesis, test bench development and design simulation, static timing and power analysis, and requirements-based design verification.
  • Prototype evaluation, design-to-cost tradeoffs, design reviews, qualification test support, system integration support, production and obsolescence support tasks.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10-12+ years' work experience or master's degree and 8+ years of work experience.

Required Skills:
  • 10-12+ years of circuit design experience, with the demonstrated ability to design HDL-based FPGAs and CPLDs.
  • Knowledge of digital electronic devices and circuit design principles. Experience using design/analysis tools, such as Timing Designer and Hyperlynx a plus.
  • Hands-on hardware build, test, and integration experience.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to effectively work in a team environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability, along with follow-up and monitoring skills.
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills.
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink for auto-generation of FPGA code
  • Familiarity with FPGA integration into digital circuit card designs to ensure electrical integrity of FPGA design in embedded applications.
  • 10-12 years' work experience
  • Up to 25% Travel
  • Minimum Training/Education: BSEE

Preferred Skills and Education:
  • Experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • Design experience with Microprocessor/Microcontroller interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN bus ARINC-825, memory interfaces such as SDRAM controllers, Flash, SRAM; serial interfaces (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, RS422, RS485, AFDX ARINC-664) and FPGA design using Microsemi, Xilinx, Lattice, Altera, etc.
  • Familiarity with RTCA/DO-254 hardware development objectives
  • Design tools such as Synplify, ModelSim, Questasim
  • Experience with high-speed Digital circuit card design, including part placement and routing, constraint generation, and signal integrity analysis.
  • Experience with VHDL, System Verilog designs and UVM test benches
  • Experience with state machines, code coverage
  • Experience with Requirements Management tools (i.e. DOORS), Configuration Management, and Problem Reporting tools.