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Embedded Engineer jobs in Las Vegas, NV
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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: JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develo…
Position Overview: The role of the Systems Engineer II is to ensure the availability, reliability, integrity, and efficient operation of the systems that support the enterprise technology functions. This is achieved by c…
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Java Full Stack Developer - (Local Candidates Only)-Nevada Location: Nevada (Local Candidates Only) Employment Type: Contract Experience: Minimum 8+ Years Required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Java Full S…
### **Job Description:** We are seeking an elite **LLM & AI Pipeline Engineer* * to lead the backend development of two enterprise utilities within our ecosystem: the **AI Creator Studio (AICS)** and **Talent Connect**.…
wireless networks, and subsea infrastructure across more than 90 countries. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining strong standards in safety, security, sustainab…
Cybersecurity Engineer (Enterprise Security, system Security, Cyrptography, application security, vulnerabilities) in Pittsburgh, PA Application... ..., architecting, and implementing enterprise, industrial, or embedded…
welcome to join our talented and professional team. We want: ~Good Knowledge of Java and Android platform; ~Strong software engineering background; ~Deep knowledge of Android design patterns; ~Relevant development experi…
microgravity for science, production, and other business needs ~Define and facilitate payload needs with payload developers and engineering communities ~Act as a liaison between customer's payload, NASA, CASIS, and the s…
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and immerse yourself in a diverse array of impactful projects that demand your technical expertise and leadership. As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will guide teams to deliver transformative transportation solutions while d…
tests software and writes documents at the direction of senior engineers, with mentoring, to develop control systems for industrial x-... ...meet and exceed requirements. Job Description SKILLS · Embedded software develo…
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What embedded engineers earn in Las Vegas
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$47 | $70k–$98k |
| Mid level | $47–$65 | $98k–$135k |
| Senior | $62–$84 | $130k–$175k |
National ranges — pay in Las Vegas typically tracks these.
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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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Embedded Engineer
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