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Embedded Hardware Systems Engineer

dormakaba Americas
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking an Embedded Hardware Systems Engineer for a remote role based in Southern California (Los Angeles or San Diego area). This position supports both firmware development and hardware implementation for access control products. This role also contributes to sustaining engineering efforts and supports validation of new hardware platforms to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with product requirements.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $130,000 - $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What You Will Do

  • Develop, debug, and sustain embedded firmware modules, including support for existing product lines and implementation of new credential formats and features. Assist in sustaining existing product lines
  • Support hardware bring-up, PCB validation, and debugging for new hardware revisions, including collaboration with external design partners. Work with external hardware contractors on design updates
  • Conduct hardware validation and system-level testing using lab instrumentation and debugging tools, as well as assist in test fixture development and production validation
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI) transitions, documentation updates, and end-to-end system validation activities
  • Strong embedded C/C development skills with knowledge of schematics and PCB design (Altium Designer preferred), and RF technologies (NFC, BLE)

What we require

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience in embedded hardware engineering
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C/C development with hands-on experience in firmware development, debugging, and sustaining engineering
  • Experience supporting hardware integration activities, including PCB bring-up, hardware validation, and system-level debugging
  • Working knowledge of schematics and PCB design principles
  • Familiarity with RF technologies and access control communication protocols, such as NFC and BLE

What we prefer

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of experience in embedded hardware engineering
  • Exposure to Altium Designer or similar PCB design and layout tools.
  • Familiarity with RTOS environments such as ThreadX, FreeRTOS, or Zephyr

What we offer

  • Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
  • Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
  • Vacation and Personal Time Off
  • We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
  • Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
  • Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
  • 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Legal Insurance
  • Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
  • Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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