Embedded Systems Engineer (Video focus) (Contract role)
(Remote or Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI)
DornerWorks is an embedded systems engineering firm trusted by innovators building technology where performance, safety, and reliability matter most. For over 25 years, our engineers have partnered with customers across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and consumer markets to turn complex ideas into real-world products. From operating rooms to orbit, we solve hard problems with precision, creativity, and ownership — because what we build matters.
Our Embedded Systems Engineers are responsible for developing great software for a wide variety of our customer’s products. This position requires someone who enjoys challenge and variety, likes to be involved in all facets of embedded software development, and is driven to be a part of company-wide success. Our Embedded Software Engineers have deep technical knowledge and are often called on to work on large or multi-disciplined project teams. If you are a customer-oriented, collaborative, problem-solving engineer, then this role could be perfect for you!
What DornerWorks has for you:
- Opportunity to work on a contract basis with flexible hours or on a contract basis.
- Diverse, engaging, collaborative and challenging work.
- Continuous learning. Work multiple diverse projects each year – different technologies, products, and industries.
- Work remote, hybrid from home or in-person, while doing what you love.
- Healthy work/life balance. At DornerWorks’ that is not just an empty slogan; it is one of our core values.
- A collaborative team where you can work with other outstanding technical minds.
- Supportive team – not a cut throat environment but supportive and encouraging.
- Organized social events, both onsite and virtual. We promise you’ll have fun!
What you will be doing:
- Use your technical knowledge and experience to develop and deliver embedded software for our clients’ products.
- Collaborate with and contribute your technical expertise with technical project teams.
- Demonstrate innovation by voicing your creative solutions, with both internal and external teams.
- Lead and mentor other engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience, while influencing best practices
- Grow your expertise partnering with our outstanding team. There’s never an end to learning.
What we need from you:
- BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/BSE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or Computer Science (BSCS).
- 2+ years of professional success in embedded software development.
- Knowledgeable of high-level, systems programming languages (C/C++/Rust) as well as scripting languages
- Proficiency in developing and optimizing video pipelines, including experience with camera driver integration and configuration for embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, including Orin-based GPUs, CUDA programming, and Image Signal Processor (ISP) tuning.
- Deep understanding of GStreamer framework for multimedia processing, along with expertise in video encoding/decoding technologies such as H.264 and H.265.
- Knowledge of Video for Linux 2 (V4L2) API for interfacing with video devices, and familiarity with hardware-accelerated video processing workflows.
- Experience and/or interest in working close with external clients, offering creative technical solutions.
- Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.
What we also like to see:
- Experience with multiple microcontrollers, cores, and technologies including ARM, NXP, Microchip, and Texas Instruments.
- Familiarity with many embedded communication standards like SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, USB, etc.
Salary information:
The annualized salary ranges below represent hiring guidelines. DornerWorks considers multiple factors when determining base compensation including experience and specialization of skills.
Early career engineer: $62,000 - $95,000
Mid – level career engineer: $95,000 - $118,000
Advanced career engineer: $118,000 - $156,000
DornerWorks’ employees enjoy our strong commitment to work-life integrations with 40-hour work weeks, a remote/hybrid work environment and many other work-life integration perks. In addition, employees my elect health and wellness benefits that meet the needs of themselves and their dependents.
DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
DornerWorks believes a diverse workplace yields better ideas and outcomes and we are committed to promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and capabilities. Each individual makes a unique contribution to our company. We recognize that diversity is critical to our success. DornerWorks proudly supports a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions. Employees can thrive here, and know their individual skills, abilities and viewpoints are honored.
This facility operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and therefore, any person hired must demonstrate with verifiable documentation that they are either: (i) a U.S. Citizen; (ii) an active Green Card Holder; or (iii) a “Protected Person” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324 (b)(a)(3).
