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Embedded Engineer jobs in Tucson, AZ
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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$86.8k - $165.2k
Salary: $86,800 - 165,200 per year Requirements: We require a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, with STEM preferred, plus at least 5 years of prior engineering experience. We need expe…
and enable decisive advantages across the modern battlespace. Why This Role MattersWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, testing, and integration of advanc…
the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER I Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems division solves mission-critical... ...~Support architecture trades involving sensors, motor control, embedded electro…
our world-class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR/PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (EO/IR) – SECRET CLEARANCE Rocket Labs Optical Systems division solves mission-cri…
Job Description Job Description THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA AND WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION Job Title: Systems Engineer Job Description This Systems Engineer role focuses on the design, integration, and developme…
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Job Description Job Description Our client is hiring a Systems Engineer, munition design, analysis, integration and testing, is seeking a highly organized, goal-oriented systems engineer to join our growing organization,…
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find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threa…
Embedded Developer Tucson, AZ Rate - C2C Or w2 anything is fine Address: 6991 E Southpoint Rd Bldg 2, Tucson, AZ 85756... ...automation tools and technologies. Bachelor of Software Engineering, Computer Science, or an eq…
Job Description Job Description Systems Engineer (Integration, Verification & Validation) Location: Tucson, AZ Clearance Required: No Clearance Required U.S. Citizenship: Required as the work location is governed by U.S.…
systems, millimeter wave imagers, wireless communication, SATCOM, etc. We have an exciting opportunity for a Radar / RF System Engineer to join Lunewave Engineering team in Tucson, AZ. The successful candidate must have…
to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER I/II – SECRET CLEARANCE Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems division solves mission-crit…
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What embedded engineers earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$44 | $66k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$61 | $92k–$127k |
| Senior | $59–$79 | $122k–$164k |
Adjusted for the Tucson 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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