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Embedded Systems Engineer - Hardware

Apex Systems
Austin, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
Job#: 3043214

Job Description:

Staff Engineer, Architect Electronics

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite Daily, Remote Fridays)

Role Overview

The Staff Engineer, Electronics Architect serves as the subject matter expert and technical authority for system-level electronic architecture across all dispensers and connected hardware platforms. This role is responsible for defining, maintaining, and evolving the electronic architecture that supports dispensers, controllers, pedestals, chargers, edge devices, and other components. The position requires collaboration with Software and Firmware Architects to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and alignment on new component designs.

Position Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the end-to-end electronics architecture across all product platforms.
  • Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, interface maps, and system-level documentation for global and North American product variants.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment between Electronics, Firmware, and Software Architects to ensure cohesive system design.
  • Evaluate system limitations and performance constraints to recommend architectural solutions.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to understand business needs and feature roadmaps.
  • Introduce new electronics technologies, components, and platforms.
  • Partner with Firmware and Software teams to define system behaviors and communication interfaces.
  • Work with Customer Support and Operations to address field-related issues.
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of global versus North American component variations.
  • Lead system-level design reviews, providing technical oversight across engineering disciplines.

Qualification Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: 8 years of experience in electronics engineering, embedded systems, or hardware architecture is required.

Technical Skills: A deep understanding of electronic system design, component selection, embedded interfaces, system integration, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB, wireless) is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cross-domain systems including mechanical, power electronics, and embedded firmware.
  • Knowledge of architectural modeling tools or diagramming platforms (e.g., Visio, Draw.io, Enterprise Architect).
  • Experience with high-level system modeling or platform architecture development.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and certification processes (EMC, UL, PCI, safety).
  • Experience supporting field issues, root cause analysis, or operations teams.
  • Prior involvement in multi-region or global engineering organizations.

Essential Functions

  • Serve as the system architecture leader for electronics within the global engineering organization.
  • Represent the electronics architecture discipline in cross-functional and executive-level discussions.
  • Maintain a high level of organization in documentation, diagrams, and interface definitions.
  • Work independently while collaborating across global teams and technical specialties.
  • Exhibit leadership, initiative, and technical authority in decision-making.
  • Be motivated to grow into advanced leadership or technical management roles.
  • Fluent English is required.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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