Embedded Systems Integration Engineer

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Facilitate and lead structured technical design discussions, driving clear decisions, trade-offs, and actionable outcomes across embedded control system featuresEnsure alignment of designs with system architecture principles, including both RTOS-based platforms and Embedded Linux systemsDrive integration across hardware, software, firmware, and communication layers, ensuring coherent system-level behavior and interface alignmentDefine and maintain system interfaces and communication models, including data flow, timing behavior, and interactions across controllers, devices, and networked componentsSupport design and integration of features interacting with power system controls, including generator, switchgear, and distributed energy system applicationsFacilitate alignment on communication architectures, including Ethernet-based systems and industrial communication frameworks such as OPC UA, DDS, or similar technologiesDevelop and maintain architecture artifacts including system diagrams, network representations, interface definitions, and decision logs, ensuring traceability across requirements, design, and validationIdentify and resolve system-level ambiguities, architectural gaps, and integration risks, including failure modes, communication behaviors, and edge-case conditionsEngage with software and platform teams to understand embedded system behavior, including interactions between application software, middleware, operating system, and hardwareSupport system-level debugging and integration analysis, including investigation of issues spanning embedded software, operating system behavior, networking, and hardware interactionsPartner with validation teams to define system-level test strategies, including networked test environments, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and integration lab testingSupport development of test setups and validation environments to evaluate reliability, startup behavior, communication stability, and recovery scenariosEnsure consistency between design intent, configuration artifacts, and validation outcomes, enabling traceable and repeatable system verificationSupport use of model-based, data-driven, or configuration-driven workflows, ensuring alignment between system definition and deployed behaviorAct as a cross-functional integration leader, coordinating across global teams, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to drive system readiness and resolve technical issuesTrack and drive closure of cross-team dependencies, design actions, and integration issues to ensure program progressContribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, documentation standards, validation infrastructure, and design governance practicesRequirements:Strong understanding of embedded systems and software architecture, including software layering (drivers, middleware, application), system services, and hardware interactionWorking experience with Embedded Linux systems, including familiarity with system architecture, services, processes, networking, and runtime behavior in embedded environmentsPractical experience with embedded software or firmware development environments, including build systems, deployment workflows, and basic debugging approachesUnderstanding of RTOS-based systems and differences between RTOS and Linux-based control architecturesExperience with embedded communications and networking, including Ethernet-based systems and distributed communication frameworks such as OPC UA, DDS, or similarAbility to analyze and troubleshoot system-level issues spanning software, operating system, networking, and hardware domainsFamiliarity with real-time and deterministic system constraints, including timing behavior, scheduling, communication latency, and system recoveryExperience with system integration and validation, including development of test plans, test setups, and evaluation of integrated system behaviorFamiliarity with integration lab environments, networked test systems, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing approachesUnderstanding of configuration-driven or model-based development approaches and how they translate into deployed system behaviorDemonstrated systems thinking capability, including evaluation of end-to-end system behavior, subsystem dependencies, and design trade-offsProven ability to lead technical discussions and influence decisions without formal authority across architecture, software, controls, and validation teamsStrong documentation skills, including development of architecture diagrams, interface definitions, validation documentation, and decision recordsDemonstrated ability to work across multiple technical domains simultaneously and integrate inputs into cohesive system-level outcomesStrong ownership mindset with the ability to drive ambiguous, cross-functional work to closurePreferred Skills:Strong understanding of power system controls concepts, including generator systems, switchgear interactions, and system-level control behaviorExperience working directly on Embedded Linux-based control platforms such as Yocto or similar environmentsExperience in power generation, microgrid, or mission-critical power system applicationsFamiliarity with distributed control architectures and networked system designExperience with model-based design tools such as Simulink or equivalentExperience with embedded software debugging tools, logging frameworks, or diagnostics in Linux or RTOS environmentsExperience with validation tools, data logging systems, or reliability tracking frameworksExperience supporting or leading system integration efforts or product demonstrationsFamiliarity with engineering tools and workflows such as Jira, Confluence, PGBST, or similar platformsCompensation and Benefits:Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:Geo Blue PPO and HSA planMetLife – Dental and Vision planHealthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)401k with employer matchCompany-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insuranceVoluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal serviceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee discounts and perksGym benefitRequired SkillsEmbedded Systems Architecture, Embedded Linux, RTOS, Software Architecture, Firmware Development,Build Systems, Deployment Workflows, System Debugging, Ethernet Networking, OPC UA, DDS,System Integration, System Validation, Test Planning, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Real-Time SystemsSupported SkillsPower System Controls, Generator Control Systems, Switchgear Systems, Microgrid Systems