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Embedded Engineer

Crescent Systems, Inc

USonsitePosted Jun 2, 2026

Skills

c++

About the role

Crescent Systems, Inc (CSI) – a customized hardware/software engineering company headquartered in Richardson, TX is looking for an experienced Embedded Engineer for the Hardware Department. The ideal candidate self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with others, including customers and end-users, to develop system requirements and specifications across product development lifecycle. This engineer will for design, develop, and manage embedded systems in our hardware products. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the entire program life-cycle from requirements definition, design, development, integration, testing, validation, and installation support.

The selected candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and will be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Component selection and symbol/footprint creation with alternate/substitute parts analysis

Write firmware and scripts for products hardware engineers develop

Develop and write embedded software code according to specified requirements

Perform engineering checkouts

Help troubleshoot circuit boards

Write firmware configuration reports

Participate and conduct internal design reviews

Work with software and hardware engineers to integrate and validate new product designs

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Proficient in a writing scripts

Experience in circuit design, simulation and PCB layout

Design and implement memory interfaces in FPGA

Embedded programming in C and C++

Must be a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance is required

5 or more years’ experience in digital printed circuit board design

Experience with analog PCB designs and materials

Xilinx Ultrascale+/Zynq

Working experience developing board level test strategies including pre-test, calibration and final test

Experience in FPGA design and simulation in Verilog HDL

Experience with Linux Kernel

Knowledge of digital communications including USB, 10GE, 40GE, 100GE a plus

Ability to solder and perform SMT rework a plus

Experience within DoD and aerospace industry

Current Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

About Us:

Crescent Systems is committed to operating with integrity, respect, and a high standard of quality for our customers. We continue to explore new technology applications, advance our knowledgebase, and improve our unique skillset. We ask questions and voice concerns without fear; we participate only in honest enterprises. Crescent Systems has a solemn obligation to those we have the honor to support. We welcome new members to our team who are driven to share these core values.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

A requirement of this job is that you obtain and maintain a security clearance and you must be a U.S. citizen. Are you a U.S. citizen?

Experience:

digital PCB design: 5 years (Preferred)

analog PCB design: 5 years (Preferred)

DoD: 5 years (Preferred)

Linux: 3 years (Preferred)

Xilinx Upscale: 3 years (Preferred)

Zynq: 3 years (Preferred)

FPGA: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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