Embedded Systems Engineer

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer - Boca Raton, FL. This position is based out of the Boca Raton, FL campus with regular travel to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) in Fort Pierce, FL.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) and the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE) are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to support a broad portfolio of federally-funded projects, including novel underwater, spaceborne, and public-space data acquisition systems. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of embedded design, including both hardware and software, with exceptional knowledge of embedded software design. Significant hands-on experience is expected.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for a range of microcontroller architectures, embedded platforms, and peripherals. This includes electro-optical systems, imaging systems, and a broad range of sensors.

• Collaborating with scientists and engineering teams to execute the full development lifecycle, from scope definition, to requirements specification, to development and deployment.

• Creating and maintaining detailed system specifications and associated documentation based on system requirements, hardware components, algorithmic methods, system tests, and more.

• Performing subsystem validation and evaluation in both laboratory and field environments.

• Providing mentorship to junior engineers within the team.

• Additional duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python).

Experience with FPGA programming.

Experience with electro-optical systems, particularly for underwater applications.

Experience with signal and image processing.

Experience with digital micromirror devices is desirable.

Experience with mechanical design is desirable.

Experience with PCB layout.

Previous work experience in a research laboratory in a similar role is desirable.

Salary:

$110,000 - $140,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Research: ISENSE

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Application Deadline:

2025-10-16

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.