Embedded Systems Engineer Goals and Objectives Examples
Develop and maintain software and hardware systems for embedded devices.
Create and implement system architectures for embedded devices.
Develop and test firmware for embedded devices.
Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems issues.
Analyze system specifications and design solutions for embedded systems.
Design circuit boards for embedded systems.
Evaluate and test new hardware components for embedded systems.
Develop applications for use on embedded devices.
Optimize software performance for embedded devices.
Conduct feasibility studies to determine project requirements for embedded systems.
Work with cross-functional teams to design and integrate hardware and software components into embedded systems.
Develop testing plans and procedures for embedded systems.
Design, develop, and test real-time operating systems for embedded devices.
Implement security measures for embedded systems.
Design and implement power management solutions for embedded devices.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential issues with embedded systems.
Create documentation for embedded systems designs, operation, installation and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with industry standards in the development of embedded systems.
Manage multiple concurrent projects related to the design of embedded systems.
Provide technical support to cross-functional teams for embedded systems projects.
Monitor operational efficiency of existing embedded systems and recommend improvements as needed.
Perform code reviews of firmware developed by other engineers.
Participate in research and development of new technologies applicable to embedded systems.
Develop custom drivers and interfaces for microcontrollers used in embedded systems.
Collaborate with suppliers to identify the best available components required for the design of the embedded system.
Write software using programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, etc., for use in embedded devices.
Develop procedures to ensure reliability, safety, and quality of products.
Research and implement new technologies to improve the performance of existing embedded systems.
Collaborate with internal teams to finalize product specifications and requirements for embedded system projects.
Prepare reports that detail progress and results of embedded system projects.
Plan, design, and execute test scenarios to validate functionality of embedded devices.
Design sensor networks for use in industrial environments.
Troubleshoot communication protocols used in embedded systems such as I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.
Develop tools to automate processes in the development of embedded systems.
Define project schedules and deadlines for implementation of new features or upgrades to existing features of an embedded system.
Develop communication protocols for wireless and wired networked devices in an IoT environment.
Develop domain-specific libraries using suitable programming languages to be used in an Embedded System Environment.
Plan and execute the design of circuits and PCB’s (Printed Circuit Boards) using EDA tools.
Use FPGAs & SOC’s (System-On-Chip) based designs in the design of complex real-time systems.
Apply knowledge of electronics engineering to design of analog circuits in an Embedded System environment.
Apply Real-Time Operating Systems knowledge to develop Middleware and Driver Frameworks.
Use knowledge of Electronics Engineering in selecting Passive & Active Components in a circuit design.
Designing safety-critical systems compliant with international safety standards EN-5012x, ISO-26262, DO-178x etc.
Use Model-based design principles in designing Embedded System Hardware & Firmware.
Use Software-defined Radio (SDR) technology to design Embedded Systems.
Use application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) in designing Embedded Systems.
Develop Machine Learning models on Edge Devices leveraging TensorFlow Lite or similar frameworks.
Use knowledge of Control Systems Engineering in designing Feedback control loops & PID Controllers.
Use knowledge of Signal Processing techniques including FFT, DFT & Digital Filters.
Write device drivers for different types of peripherals – Sensors, Actuators, Communication Interfaces etc.
Use knowledge of Robotics & Mechatronics in developing robotic control systems.
Design fault-tolerant & fail-safe architecture in safety-critical applications.
Use Real-time simulation & Hardware-in-the-loop simulation techniques for testing Embedded Systems.
Use Cybersecurity principles to design secure IoT Systems.
Develop predictive maintenance algorithms using machine learning on edge computing platforms.
Use OPC-UA communication protocol for Industrial IoT applications.
Design data acquisition systems based on wireless sensor nodes for Industrial IoT applications.
Apply Transfer Learning techniques to improve ML model accuracy and efficiency on Embedded devices.
Enable High-performance GPU computing on Edge Computing Platforms using OpenCL/Vulkan APIs.
Experience in developing software stack on mission critical systems.
Use knowledge of Communication Systems Engineering: RF & Microwave design and Antenna design.
Design microservices architecture for IoT Platform development.
Develop high-speed interfaces like USB3, PCIe Gen 3 etc.
Develop hardware descriptions languages like Verilog or VHDL.
Apply Cognitive IoT techniques like Natural Language Processing & Image Recognition.
Use knowledge of Aerospace Engineering in developing avionics firmware/hardware.
Develop satellite ground station telemetry protocol decoder.
Develop firmware/hardware modules for Autonomous vehicles.
Nanotechnology application development - MEMS/NEMS development.
Develop FPGA-based signal processing algorithms.
Develop HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Firmware/Hardware Solutions.
Develop firmware/hardware solutions that are compliant with FDA regulations.