Embedded Systems Engineer (Remote opportunities or based in Grand Rapids, MI)

Embedded Systems Engineer (Remote opportunities or based in Grand Rapids, MI) DornerWorks is an embedded systems engineering firm trusted by innovators building technology where performance, safety, and reliability matter most. For over 25 years, our engineers have partnered with customers across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and consumer markets to turn complex ideas into real-world products. From operating rooms to orbit, we solve hard problems with precision, creativity, and ownership — because what we build matters. Our Embedded System Engineers are responsible for developing great software for a wide variety of our customer’s products. This position requires someone who enjoys challenge and variety, likes to be involved in all facets of embedded software development, and is driven to be a part of company-wide success. Our Embedded Systems Engineers have deep technical knowledge and are often called on to work on large or multi-disciplined project teams. If you are a customer-oriented, collaborative, problem-solving engineer, then this role could be perfect for you! What DornerWorks has for you:

• Diverse, engaging, collaborative and challenging work.
• Continuous learning. Work multiple diverse projects each year – different technologies, products, and industries.
• Work remote, hybrid from home or in-person, while doing what you love.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flex Fridays – you want an extra 26 days off? Compressed work week, with the opportunity to take every other Friday off and flexible hours.
• ESOP Company – 100% employee owned.
• Healthy work/life balance. At DornerWorks’ that is not just an empty slogan; it is one of our core values.
• A collaborative team where you can work with other outstanding technical minds.
• Supportive team – not a cut throat environment but supportive and encouraging.
• Organized social events, both onsite and virtual. We promise you’ll have fun!

What you will be doing:

• Use your technical knowledge and experience to develop and deliver embedded software for our clients’ products.
• Collaborate with and contribute your technical expertise with technical project teams.
• Demonstrate innovation by voicing your creative solutions, with both internal and external teams.
• Lead and mentor other engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience, while influencing best practices
• Grow your expertise partnering with our outstanding team. There’s never an end to learning.

What we need from you:

• BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/BSE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or Computer Science (BSCS).
• 2+ years of professional success in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Rust , as well as scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience developing and debugging software on Embedded Linux platforms, with strong proficiency in real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
• Proven expertise in one or both of the following:
• Build systems and distributions using Yocto or OpenEmbedded, including BSP development, custom layer creation, and system configuration for embedded applications.
• Software video processing – C++ development with video codecs, compression algorithms, image scaling, resolution/DPI management, and quality optimization preferably on FPGA platforms.
• Experience and/or interest in working close with external clients, offering creative technical solutions.
• Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.

What we also like to see:

• Familiarity with many embedded communication standards like SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, USB, etc.

Salary information: The annualized salary ranges below represent hiring guidelines. DornerWorks considers multiple factors when determining base compensation including experience and specialization of skills. Early career engineer: $62,000 - $95,000 Mid – level career engineer: $95,000 - $118,000 Advanced career engineer: $118,000 - $156,000 DornerWorks’ employees enjoy our strong commitment to work-life integrations with 40-hour work weeks, a remote/hybrid work environment and many other work-life integration perks. In addition, employees my elect health and wellness benefits that meet the needs of themselves and their dependents. DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran DornerWorks believes a diverse workplace yields better ideas and outcomes and we are committed to promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and capabilities. Each individual makes a unique contribution to our company. We recognize that diversity is critical to our success. DornerWorks proudly supports a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions. Employees can thrive here, and know their individual skills, abilities and viewpoints are honored. This facility operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and therefore, any person hired must demonstrate with verifiable documentation that they are either: (i) a U.S. Citizen; (ii) an active Green Card Holder; or (iii) a “Protected Person” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324 (b)(a)(3). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job