Embedded Systems Integration Engineer

Date: Dec 30, 2025

Location: Denver, CO, US, 80202

Company: Gates Corporation

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of our drive control unit within diverse motor and sensor environments.
This position bridges firmware and hardware: you will define how control, communication, and power interfaces come together into a reliable and cohesive system.
Your work will focus on adapting firmware, defining wiring and harness specifications, and ensuring robust power and signal management across components.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

System Integration Strategy

  • Evaluate and select integration paths (e.g., CAN, UART, analog, or pulse-based signals).
  • Define the architecture and communication flow between control units, sensors, and actuators.
  • Identify technical risks and propose integration or interface solutions.

Firmware Development & Adaptation

  • Develop and maintain firmware branches to support new communication or hardware environments.
  • Implement and tune data acquisition, signal conditioning, and control logic interfaces.
  • Collaborate with software and validation teams to ensure consistent performance across versions.

Electrical Interfaces & Harness Design

  • Define wiring and harness specifications, including connector types, pinouts, grounding, and shielding.
  • Ensure signal integrity and protection against noise, crosstalk, and EMI.
  • Work with suppliers or internal teams to validate harness prototypes and interface documentation.

Power Supply & System Reliability

  • Analyze and validate power distribution across the system (voltage stability, current limits, startup behavior).
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to undervoltage, transient events, or power sequencing.
  • Support the definition of protection circuitry and system safety measures.

Hardware Compatibility & Testing

  • Verify interface compatibility with existing PCBs and identify required updates or new specifications.
  • Support integration and validation testing across prototypes and target environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve communication, signal, or power-related integration issues.

 Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Prepare and maintain integration documentation, interface specifications, and firmware release notes.
  • Collaborate closely with electronics, control, and testing engineers to ensure system coherence.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of integration methods and test procedures.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
    • 4+ years of experience in embedded systems development and integration for e-mobility, automotive, or robotics.
    • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems (e.g., STM32, NXP, or similar MCUs).
    • Strong understanding of DC power systems and electrical interfaces.
    • Experience with CAN bus, UART, PWM, and analog sensor signals.
    • Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools.
    • Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and schematics for integration purposes.

    Preferred Skills

    • Experience in motor control, sensor integration, or vehicle communication systems.
    • Mandarin speaker is a plus.
    • Familiarity with RTOS environments, bootloaders, or version management for embedded firmware.
    • Knowledge of electrical safety, EMC/EMI practices.
    • Exposure to system simulation or model-based validation tools.
    • Strong analytical mindset, structured documentation habits, and practical problem-solving attitude.

     

    Why Join Us

    You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our next-generation motion technology integrates seamlessly into a wide range of electric mobility systems.
    We offer a dynamic, engineering-driven environment where firmware meets hardware — and where your work directly connects design intent with on-the-road performance.

PAY & BENEFITS

  1. Full-Time
  2. Salary Range: $91,600 - $114,500
  3. Relocation is/is not provided
  4. Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
  5. Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
  6. 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
  7. Tuition Reimbursement

 

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.


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