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Embedded Engineer jobs in Detroit, MI
Embedded engineers write the software that runs inside devices — from consumer gadgets to cars and medical equipment — working close to the hardware in C and C++ under tight resource limits.
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good fit BS ChE, ME, MatE, Chemistry or similar degree / experience required. Typically, 5-10+ years of technical service, engineering, or industry experience; relevant experience in the Flexible Packaging industry is a…
Role: Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Location : Dearborn, Michigan Duration : 06+ Months Job Description : Design and develop electrical/electronic hardware. Create and modify schematics, circuit diagrams, and PCB l…
architecture, packaging, and manufacturing teams. Translate vehicle, system, and interface requirements into executable module-level engineering deliverables. Drive issue resolution, requirement alignment, and design tra…
We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Systems Engineer- Electronics within our Engineering team. Did you know we are the world... ...diversified team that will focus on research and product development of embedded…
We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer within our Engineering team. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for tra…
to report to the office three times per week, at minimum. Location: Warren, Michigan - GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center Join General Motors’ Virtual Design, Development & Validation (VDDV) team and he…
Sr. Hardware Engineer/ Full Time Contract role until 12/27. We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Sr. Hardware Engineer/Full... ...Engineering. · Preferred 5+ years of experience in a Sr. Automotive Embedded Hardw…
Hybrid: This role is categorized as Hybrid/Remote. MI & CA Role: As a Software Engineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organization, you will play a critical role in the development of methods, tools and p…
Job Posting Title Lead Quality Engineer Job Description Summary Dauch is looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to join our Detroit Business Office team! The Lead Quality Engineer coordinates control plans, inspection syste…
I run a small, US-based web development agency. We are looking for a web developer with strong English communication skills to join our team. This is a part-time role (10–15 hours/week) where you will interact directly w…
We are seeking two Senior Embedded Software Engineers to support an automotive software engagement in the Detroit area. This role is focused on embedded automotive software, AUTOSAR, and security-related firmware/middlew…
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What embedded engineers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$91k |
| Mid level | $44–$61 | $91k–$126k |
| Senior | $58–$78 | $121k–$163k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
C and C++Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)Hardware protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)Reading schematics and datasheetsDebugging with scopes and JTAGMemory and power constraintsRust or Python (a plus)Version control and CI for firmware
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What does the volatile keyword do, and when do you need it?
Explain it prevents the compiler optimizing away reads/writes, with the classic cases: hardware registers and variables shared with ISRs. Precision matters here.
How do you debug a device that crashes intermittently in the field?
Talk about logging within constraints, watchdog data, reproducing environmental conditions, and instrumented builds. Field debugging method is a core competency.
Walk me through what happens from power-on to your main loop running.
Cover reset vector, startup code, memory initialization, and clock configuration. Comfort with the boot path signals genuine low-level experience.
How do you write an interrupt service routine safely?
Keep it short, defer work to the main loop or a task, protect shared data, and avoid blocking calls. Mention the race conditions you are preventing.
How do you handle a memory-constrained target — say 64KB of RAM?
Discuss static allocation, avoiding heap fragmentation, measuring stack usage, and linker-map analysis. Concrete numbers from a past project help.
How do you test firmware?
Unit tests off-target with mocked hardware, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, and on-target integration tests. Acknowledging what is hard to test is part of a good answer.
Tell me about a hardware/software interaction bug you solved.
The best stories involve a scope or logic analyzer and a datasheet detail everyone missed. Show the collaboration with hardware engineers.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For embedded engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the microcontroller families, RTOSes, and protocols per project — embedded hiring screens on exact platform matches.
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Describe the products you shipped and their constraints (battery life achieved, memory footprint, certification requirements).
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Include debugging tooling experience — JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers — as it separates firmware engineers from application developers.
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Mention safety or regulatory work (MISRA, ISO 26262, FDA) if you have it; those doors are hard to open otherwise.
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Personal hardware projects with write-ups carry real weight in this field — link one if it is presentable.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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