Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin is a small business with over 45 years of experience conducting applied materials science R&D for government and private-sector clients. We are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to develop hardware and software systems designed to collect experimental data across a wide range of applications and physical scales. The ideal candidate will support research and development activities by applying experience in embedded hardware and firmware development, sensor integration, data acquisition, system troubleshooting, and laboratory testing. Success in this role will require the ability to translate loosely defined technical needs into real-world, dependable solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and prototype custom PCBs, including schematic capture, component selection, assembly and bench testing
• Develop embedded hardware and firmware for sensor-based data acquisition, and control systems, including bare-metal microcontroller applications and supporting computer software
• Select, integrate, and configure instrumentation for data acquisition in existing installations and newly developed systems
• Design and implement custom sensing solutions using purpose-built components or commercial off-the-shelf products
• Apply signal conditioning and DSP techniques, including sampling, amplification, filtering, and analysis to a variety of sensor data.
• Design, prototype, and implement single- and multi-axis motion control systems and adapt existing equipment for new applications
• Design electrical solutions ranging from low-voltage DC power distribution to high-voltage AC for material characterization
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, modify, and repair electronic hardware, including obsolete and legacy systems
• Build and test prototypes through controlled lab evaluation, then adapt and validate them for field deployment
• Document technical progress, development activities, design decisions and test results in regular customer reports
• Prepare, review, and contribute to technical proposals, reports, and other project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related technical field
• 2+ years of professional embedded development experience
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python 
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium or KiCad
• Familiarity with hardware communication interfaces including SPI, I²C, RS-232, and CAN
• Comfortable with engineering lab tools including soldering equipment, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Able to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with analog, RF, or microwave frequency circuit design
• Previous experience with NDE inspection methods including eddy current, ultrasound, or terahertz inspection is a plus

This is an on-site position located in Southwest Austin, Texas. TRI offers an attractive benefits package and the opportunity to enjoy an excellent quality of life in Austin. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance is mandatory. See https://www.dss.mil/ma/tw/dvd/vroc/faqs/ for more information.

TRI International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.