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Embedded Engineer jobs in Fort Worth, TX
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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part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced,... ...experts across software, hardware, AI, autonomy, data fusion, C2, embedded systems,…
Position: No Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Fort Worth General Overview Functional Area: Engineering Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-PRM Job Level: Leve…
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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Embedded Triage Engineer Job Description The Embedded Triage Engineer evaluates performance data and test results from on-road and simulation testing to identify, investigate, a…
leader in the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, providing a comprehensive suite of services including design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Headquartered in Toronto, Can…
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Systems Engineer in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (Onsite). Summary: We're seeking a Systems Engineer to support a high-availability broadcast and media production environment. This role wil…
workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Technology team in Dallas/Fort Worth, supporting NBC5, T39, and Arthouse. As…
$91.1k - $129.8k
performance. How will you make a difference? The Lead Systems Engineer, MCA – Will partner with a team of engineers focused on... ...practical experience. ~5+ years safety-critical controls or embedded controls experienc…
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technologies that improve reliability, sustainability, and performance. How will you make a difference? The Lead Systems Engineer leads locomotive modernization and NPI projects and initiatives with broad scope and high…
Attention to Detail and Growth guiding everything we do, we're shaping the future of automation in dynamic markets. As a Systems Engineer, you will lead the development of system and subsystem requirements for complex pr…
$37.07 - $44.64 per hour
Job Description Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Computer Engineer to support IT systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment . The role focuses on maintaining reliable, secure, and comp…
established, high-growth company? Were one of the areas top Managed Technology Services Firms and were looking for our next Systems Engineer. We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT professional to lead exciting p…
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What embedded engineers earn in Fort Worth
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$46 | $68k–$95k |
| Mid level | $46–$63 | $95k–$131k |
| Senior | $61–$82 | $126k–$170k |
Adjusted for the Fort Worth 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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Typical progression
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