Trajectory Recruiting · 6 days ago
Sr. Embedded Systems Architect (Firmware & Hardware)
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expTrajectory Recruiting represents a premier, family-owned engineering firm that is a global leader in industrial electrical safety and predictive maintenance. The Senior Embedded Systems Architect will bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and ground-level execution, responsible for the entire lifecycle of firmware solutions from concept to production and mentorship.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Danielle Roth
Responsibilities
Design scalable firmware architectures that align with the company’s transition toward intelligent, zero-downtime industrial solutions
Act as the subject matter expert across firmware, hardware design, schematics, layouts, and BOMs
Collaborate with Product Management to define technical scope, project timelines, and resource allocation
Conduct rigorous code reviews and establish best practices for a growing engineering team
Evaluate and implement emerging tools (e.g., Rust, modern CI/CD) and stay ahead of industry trends in RF communication and IIoT
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in embedded systems, specifically microprocessor-based design and PCB layout
Master of Embedded C (fixed and floating point) but comfortable navigating modern languages like Python, Rust, or C#
Experience managing project lifecycles, including budgeting, risk assessment, and scheduling for 3+ years
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Deep understanding of SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, ADC, and DAC
Experience supporting multiple MPU platforms and working knowledge of RF communication
Proficiency with Git and experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability)
Support for families, including childcare support and tuition assistance
Company
Trajectory Recruiting
Trajectory is a boutique executive recruiting firm that specializes in helping high-growth companies secure the right leadership talent—those who will not only succeed in the role but drive sustainable impact.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase