Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Austin, TX, US, 78746

Business Unit: Abaco Business Unit

Posting Date: Feb 4, 2026

Job Description:

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and support next-generation FPGA and RF products in an exciting high-growth market. The fast-paced Abaco RF&DSP team develops leading-edge ruggedized ADC, DAC, and digital signal processing products as part of a global company providing turnkey and off-the-shelf solutions for the defense and science industries. New challenges arise every day that require sharp problem-solving skills of talented and smart individuals. Join us in a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

We are looking for highly motivated Software Engineers with excellent design and debug skills to help design and deploy our market-leading products. You will engage in a collaborative, rapidly-changing environment to design and support groundbreaking new technologies that protect and aid discovery. In this position, you will focus on developing, supporting, and improving released products. Your analysis will be key in improving the sustainability and reliability of all products, past, present, and future.

Role Responsibilities

• Reduce risk and promote sustainability and reliability by leading and driving improvements based on product triage • Debug released software and firmware to fix immediate customer issues • Design/Create/Maintain/Document/Troubleshoot C/Python/TestStand/Labview programs for product design and test • Work in a team environment to debug plan/execute all phases of product test development/deployment • Perform engineering debug tasks with standard lab debug tools (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, multi-meter, etc.) • Support/Coordinate with cross-functional teams ensuring solutions meet customer satisfaction

Eligibility Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% as required Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience developing in C • 5+ years of experience embedded software programming • Possess strong troubleshooting/debug skills and ability to mitigate/resolve issues during product test development cycle • Solid written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills • Demonstrate desire and ability to work outside of the known areas of expertise • Highly motivated, with the ability to make decisions and solve problems with minimum supervision

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience developing in C • 5+ years of experience embedded software programming • 2+ years of experience developing with a variety of microcontrollers and RTOSes • 2+ years of experience interacting directly with customers/product owners/project managers • Experience with bug tracking, SCM (e.g. Git, Subversion), and continuous integration tools • Experience interpreting schematics and layouts to allow further hardware debugging • Experience with lab debug tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc. • Experience with Firmware design and associated development tools e.g. AMD/Xilinx Vivado and PetaLinux • Experience using scripting languages: Python, bash, Tcl, and expect • Experience developing with TestStand and Labview • Experience soldering with surface mount components

About Abaco Systems

Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high-performance, open-architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land, and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical.

Note: Abaco Systems is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export-controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $90,000

Salary Maximum: $120,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good-faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Austin