Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Wireless Product Development)
PassiveLogic2 months ago
Holladay, UT, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of ultra-low-power wireless embedded devices from architecture through high-volume production.
- Write and optimize production-ready C code for systems running TI-RTOS and Zephyr RTOS.
- Architect, implement, and refine a proprietary sub-GHz wireless protocol while evaluating technical tradeoffs.
- Apply math and physics to power accounting and systems-of-systems optimization in resource-constrained environments.
- Design and implement HIL/SIL testing frameworks to validate fail-safe embedded code before V&V handoff.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, industrial design, and verification/validation teams on product development.
- Use Git, Python, Bash, and Linux to maintain codebases, automate workflows, analyze data, and improve development processes.
- Perform hands-on board bring-up and system debugging to integrate hardware and software.
- Lead, mentor, document, and communicate effectively across teams while owning complex technical problems.
- Support schematic and board-layout work, RF compliance testing, overseas vendors, and manufacturing processes as needed.
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or proven exceptional ability through experience.
- At least 6 years of embedded software development experience.
- Deep expertise in C and real-time operating systems, particularly TI-RTOS and Zephyr RTOS.
- Proficiency with Git, Python, Bash, and Linux.
- Experience delivering production-grade code with rigorous HIL/SIL testing.
- Strong systems-level thinking for ultra-low-power wireless designs and solid math and physics fundamentals.
- Experience or interest in setting up and deploying AI-assisted testing systems is a bonus.
- Experience with schematic capture and board layout using Altium.
- Familiarity with engineering design and analysis using spreadsheets, including power budgeting and system modeling.
- Knowledge of ultra-low-power wireless protocols such as IEEE 802.15.4, BLE, and 900MHz technologies.
- Familiarity with RF design and compliance testing.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, independent learning, organization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
- Startup experience, overseas vendor and manufacturing support, mentoring junior engineers, cross-functional leadership, and relevant personal projects are helpful.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a generous equity share package.
- Flexible paid time off.
- In-office lunch and quarterly office-wide activities.
- Worldwide ski/snowboard pass.
- The role is based in an in-office startup environment.
About PassiveLogic
PassiveLogic builds an autonomous building-control platform that combines edge hardware, software, and digital-twin models to manage HVAC and other systems in commercial buildings. It sells to building owners, operators, and controls integrators, offering tools to design, deploy, and run smart-building automation focused on energy efficiency. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company is privately held.