R.C. Systems LLC · 18 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Santa Fe, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expR.C. Systems LLC is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of gas detectors and critical alarm controllers for industrial environments. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of firmware for safety-critical products, collaborating closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional partners.
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Translate high-level product concepts into robust, maintainable firmware architectures
Capture and document requirements and rationale for regulated safety-critical products
Collaborate with hardware engineers on hardware/firmware integration and diagnostic strategies
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout the development lifecycle
Champion development processes, lead technical reviews, and deliver high-quality, standards-compliant code
Ensure firmware is well-documented, thoroughly tested, and version-controlled
Perform unit testing using debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Develop work breakdowns and task estimates to support project planning
Support multiple development programs simultaneously
Identify risks early and implement firmware-level mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field
Proficiency in C
Preferred
2+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Proficiency in C++
Experience in regulated industries (industrial safety, medical, automotive, etc.)
Knowledge of embedded system design and asynchronous programming
Experience with ARM Cortex-M architectures
Hands-on use of debugging tools (JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI)
Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Git)
Experience delivering firmware across the full product lifecycle
Exposure to FMEAs and risk mitigation in firmware
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Self-motivated, with a passion for process improvement and engineering excellence
Benefits
Be part of global growth—help expand products beyond North America
Leverage Det-Tronics’ global reach, scale, and reputation
Work on safety-critical technology that protects people and assets
Influence products from concept through launch, not just maintenance
Collaborate with experienced engineers in a close-knit, high-impact team
Grow your career alongside a company investing in its future
Company
R.C. Systems LLC
RC Systems has engineered and manufactured industrial electronic products for the instrumentation industry since 1979.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Qirong Wu, PE, PMP
CEO
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