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Electrical Embedded Firmware Engineer - R&D New Product Development

Post Date

Aug 21, 2025

Location

Southbury,
Connecticut

ZIP/Postal Code

06488
US
Nov 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

HTD-56ba8d35-33d1-475c-aea3-5f66cf793115

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for an Electrical Embedded Firmware Engineer to work in the new product development group at a fast paced R&D organization. This will be a hybrid role based in Southbury, CT.

This role is focused on designing and developing embedded systems and firmware for innovative products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded software/hardware development, electronics design, and system integration, with a passion for building reliable and scalable solutions.

This role is critical in driving the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge electrical systems and components for next-generation products.

This person will be responsible for designing the hardware up front, building the firmware, testing the board, adjusting the PCB as needed, and owning this lifecycle from start to finish.

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Required Skills & Experience

4+ years of Electrical Embedded Firmware experience
PCB and electronics design experience using Altium
C/C++ experience for embedded firmware
Experience with schematic design, layout, and firmware

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working with microprocessors, relays, motor drivers, etc. in circuit designs
Soldering experience on a circuit board
Experience with oscilloscope and testing with a multimeter
Experience working in an R&D organization
Experience with wireless communication technologies such as cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Experience with motor control, sensor integration, and feedback systems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.