Sr Embedded Software Engineer
OSI Systems
Richardson, TX · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.
The Embedded Software Engineers to work with software and hardware teams, create code and documentation to support system control and monitoring of CEC products and systems. Experience with radio or TV transmitter studio equipment and/or system control and monitoring of electro-mechanical systems is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Develops software solutions by conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Anticipates problem areas by utilizing the software development lifecycle
Determines operational feasibility by evaluating the problem definition, requirements, and proposed solutions
Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code
Updates job knowledge by staying familiar with state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Supports the organization by providing advice, coaching and participating in product/system design reviews
Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member or senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical discipline
8 years of experience as a software engineer; demonstrated success developing a variety of software systems, or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree
5+ years of experience developing control and monitoring applications utilizing custom register interfaces and TCP protocols as part of the overall application architecture
Proficiency developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows on desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems
TCP/IP debugging w/ ICDs
Previous experience configuring and using any or all of the following: Linux, C/C++, TCP/IP networking, and web development Javascript, Node.js, and GTK+3.x or something similar.
Hands-on work with lower-level communication protocols, high power, lab/test equipment, schematics & board-level parts.
Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment
This job requires the applicant to be a " U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
Desired Qualifications
DSP, AJAX, SOAP, Ant, Servo motor tuning, PLC Ladder Diagrams, NTP, Subversion, Git
Writing embedded / Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) globally distributed applications
UI and human-computer interaction design using GLADE, React, Ignition, or similar
Modify, design, develop and debug device drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe, GPIO
Script Tools: Python, BASH, Lua, CSH, Perl, TCL/TK
Virtualization and Simulation: Git, SVN, Jira, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded
Automated tests and optimizing build
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finder, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The Employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI
Pay may range from $153,000 to $170,000 annually
The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.
Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
Know Your Rights
Poster Link:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.
Develops software solutions by conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Anticipates problem areas by utilizing the software development lifecycle
Determines operational feasibility by evaluating the problem definition, requirements, and proposed solutions
Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code
Updates job knowledge by staying familiar with state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Supports the organization by providing advice, coaching and participating in product/system design reviews
Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member or senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical discipline
8 years of experience as a software engineer; demonstrated success developing a variety of software systems, or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree
5+ years of experience developing control and monitoring applications utilizing custom register interfaces and TCP protocols as part of the overall application architecture
Proficiency developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows on desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems
TCP/IP debugging w/ ICDs
Previous experience configuring and using any or all of the following: Linux, C/C++, TCP/IP networking, and web development Javascript, Node.js, and GTK+3.x or something similar.
Hands-on work with lower-level communication protocols, high power, lab/test equipment, schematics & board-level parts.
Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment
This job requires the applicant to be a " U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
Desired Qualifications
DSP, AJAX, SOAP, Ant, Servo motor tuning, PLC Ladder Diagrams, NTP, Subversion, Git
Writing embedded / Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) globally distributed applications
UI and human-computer interaction design using GLADE, React, Ignition, or similar
Modify, design, develop and debug device drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe, GPIO
Script Tools: Python, BASH, Lua, CSH, Perl, TCL/TK
Virtualization and Simulation: Git, SVN, Jira, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded
Automated tests and optimizing build
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finder, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The Employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI
Pay may range from $153,000 to $170,000 annually
The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.
Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
Know Your Rights
Poster Link:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.