Electrical Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Electrical Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob REQ ID: 87188Position Type: Full TimeLocation: San Diego CA (Onsite)Job Description:We are seeking a strong Electrical Engineering to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller‑based systems. The role requires close collaboration between hardware and software, including hardware bring‑up, low‑level driver development, and system integrationWe need a candidate with direct EE experience and EPM/PM experience to best fit for this positionKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processorsPerform hardware bring‑up for new boards, including validation of schematics and PCB designsWrite low‑level drivers for peripherals such as GPIO, ADC, timers, UART, SPI, I²C, CANImplement and maintain bare‑metal or RTOS‑based firmware (e.g., FreeRTOS)Collaborate with hardware engineers on schematic reviews, component selection, and design improvementsOptimize system performance, power consumption, and reliabilityDevelop firmware for bootloaders, firmware updates, and diagnosticsCreate and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and design specificationsSupport manufacturing, testing, and field issue analysisRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field2+ years of experience in embedded firmware developmentStrong proficiency in Embedded C (C/C++ preferred)Solid understanding of: Microcontroller architectures (ARM Cortex‑M preferred)Memory‑mapped I/O and registersInterrupts, timers, and DMAHands‑on experience with hardware debugging and board bring‑upKnowledge of analog and digital electronicsFamiliarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN)Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheetsPreferred QualificationsExperience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX)Basic PCB design or review experience (Altium, KiCad, Eagle)Familiarity with power management, EMI/EMC considerationsExperience in IoT / Automotive / Industrial embedded systemsExposure to CI/CD, unit testing, or firmware automationKnowledge of safety or embedded compliance standards (ISO 26262, MISRA)Pay and BenefitsPay Range Minimum: $115000/annumPay Range Maximum: $176000/annumHCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per yearHow You’ll GrowAt HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best