Job Description
Engineer the Connected Future of HVAC as an Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, In | Schedule: Mon to Fri; 9am to 5pm | Payrate: $76/hour
Are you passionate about embedded systems and wireless technologies? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop next-generation connected HVAC products that are smarter, more secure, and more efficient.
In this role, you'll design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for advanced HVAC systems, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions from concept through production.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ARM Cortex-M-based systems.
Develop bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware using Embedded C.
Implement and optimize drivers for peripherals including UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, timers, and watchdogs.
Design bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and low-power embedded applications.
Develop and support wireless communication solutions, including Z-Wave, mesh networking, and proprietary sub-GHz protocols.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with embedded hardware platforms.
Debug, troubleshoot, and validate embedded systems using J-Link, SWD, GDB, and other development tools.
Contribute to secure firmware design, OTA updates, and product reliability.
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience developing embedded software in Embedded C
Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and bare-metal and/or RTOS-based firmware
Proficiency with interrupt-driven architectures and embedded peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, timers, watchdogs)
Experience developing bootloaders, firmware update systems, and low-power embedded applications
Experience debugging embedded systems using J-Link, SWD, GDB, or similar tools
Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with hardware engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Silicon Labs EFR32, Gecko SDK, Simplicity Studio, or Silicon Labs wireless stack APIs
Hands-on experience with Z-Wave, proprietary sub-GHz protocols, mesh networking, or low-power wireless sensor networks
Knowledge of secure boot, firmware signing, encrypted OTA updates, secure pairing, and embedded security best practices
Experience with modular firmware architecture, state-machine design, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Familiarity with RF concepts, including antenna performance, RF optimization, EMC/EMI troubleshooting, and wireless certification
Experience supporting smart home, HVAC, industrial, or connected IoT products
Apply Today
If you're ready to build secure, connected embedded solutions and work on cutting-edge HVAC technology, apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial.
You should be proficient in:
- Bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware
- DMA, timers, watchdogs, GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C
- Embedded C
- Mesh networking
- OTA firmware updates over wireless
- Wireless Experience
- ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.pdstech.com/ |
About Company
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.
Skills
- ARM (Advanced RISC Machine)unmatched
- Antennaunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- C Programming Languageunmatched
- Code Reviewsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Engineeringunmatched
- Computer Firmwareunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Continuous Integrationunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Cryptographyunmatched
- Debugging Skillsunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electromagnetic Compatibilityunmatched
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)unmatched
- Embedded Hardwareunmatched
- Embedded Softwareunmatched
- Embedded Systemsunmatched
- GDB (Gnu Debugger)unmatched
- Gitunmatched
- HVACunmatched
- I2Cunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Internet of Thingsunmatched
- Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
- Microcontrollerunmatched
- Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
- Peripheral Hardwareunmatched
- Programming Toolsunmatched
- Radio Frequencyunmatched
- Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
- Smart Homesunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- System Validationunmatched
- Test Automationunmatched
- Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)unmatched
- Wireless Communicationsunmatched
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