Electrical Engineer/Embedded Systems Engineer - Wireless Products

We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer or embedded systems engineer to join our team and work on the design and development of wireless data acquisition products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming in C/C++, as well as experience in the development and understanding of miniature power-constrained electronic systems.

MicroStrain is a subsidiary of HBK located near Burlington, Vermont USA. We are consistently voted one of the best places to work in the state and have a long history of developing cutting edge products used to solve difficult engineering problems. You will enjoy the experience of working in small company atmosphere while providing the benefits of a large corporation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop wireless data acquisition products
• Develop and implement firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion
• Conduct testing and analysis to verify product performance
• Participate in design reviews and provide input for design improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation of design processes and results

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in programming in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Strong understanding of miniature power-constrained electronic systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation

Personal skills

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and customer-oriented mindset void of departmental or silo thinking
• Comfortable working on a variety of problems including technical, cultural, and interpersonal
• Motivated by making change happen
• Enthusiasm for technical contexts
• Career aspirations, with a desire for career progression
• A people person with high levels of emotional intelligence
• Change management trained and experienced with business transitions
• Project management experience

One Company – HBK

MicroStrain is a leading developer of inertial sensors and wireless instrumentation systems based just outside Burlington Vermont. For over 35 years MicroStrain sensors have been used in many applications, including mobile robotics and precision agriculture.

As of September 19, 2023, MicroStrain was integrated into Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer (HBK), a long-established brand in sensing systems. 

On 1st of January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,000 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK becomes a leading global powerhouse.

Both companies currently operate within the Test and Measurement segment of Spectris, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company.

We Offer

The job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test and measurement industry. You will be a strong contributor who collaborates closely with colleagues from various business functions all over the world.

Application deadline

Please send your application and CV as soon as possible. Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis.