Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description Embedded Systems Engineer (Electrical-Certified | OTA & GPS) Role Summary

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer with electrical certifications to design, code, and build embedded systems that support OTA updates, GPS functionality, and reliable field deployment. This role blends low-level embedded coding with hands-on electrical engineering to deliver secure, updatable, and location-aware products used in real-world environments.

• Embedded firmware that supports secure OTA updates and remote device management
• Reliable GPS integration for accurate positioning, timing, and tracking
• Robust, maintainable embedded code that performs under electrical and environmental constraints in an automotive or urban environment
• Electrically compliant designs that meet certification and regulatory requirements

• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems
• Design, implement, and maintain OTA update mechanisms, including bootloaders and fail-safe recovery
• Integrate GPS modules and protocols (NMEA, GNSS) into embedded systems
• Interface firmware with electrical components such as power systems, sensors, and communication modules
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and fault isolation using lab equipment
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to ensure reliable hardware–software integration
• Support certification, compliance testing, and production readiness

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Active electrical certification (PE – Electrical, CEE, or equivalent)
• 3+ years of embedded systems development experience
• Strong embedded coding skills in C/C++
• Experience implementing OTA update strategies on resource-constrained devices
• Hands‑on experience integrating GPS/GNSS hardware and software
• Ability to read and review electrical schematics and component datasheets

• Experience with secure boot, firmware signing, and encrypted OTA updates
• Familiarity with RTOS or embedded Linux
• Experience with cellular, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, or LPWAN connectivity
• Experience or familiarity with CAN bus integration and communications
• Knowledge of EMC, power integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Experience supporting products deployed in the field at scale

• ARM Cortex‑M or similar microcontrollers
• GPS/GNSS modules and positioning libraries
• OTA frameworks and bootloaders
• Debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Git or similar version control systems

• Devices update reliably in the field without manual intervention
• GPS data remains accurate and stable across operating conditions
• Embedded code remains readable, testable, and production‑ready
• Devices implement debugging and performance monitoring support
• Products meet electrical certification and compliance standards

Star Chase, LLC is a US‑based, public safety technology company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. Our team manufactures patented GPS tagging and tracking technology to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies worldwide. An ideal candidate for this role has a strong working background in Mechanical Engineering with experience in electronics troubleshooting.
They should also have proven experience managing a team(s) of dynamic engineers, leading them through the successful completion of complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that brings life‑saving technology to first responders and the communities they serve. Find out more about the company and products by visiting our website at