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**Job Description:****Job Title**: Principal Member of Technical Staff, Embedded Systems**Operating Company:**
Environmental Solutions Group - 3rd Eye**Location**:
3rd Eye Austin, TX**Reports to:** Senior Director, Business Process & Digital Systems**Department:**
Information Technology
**COMPANY SUMMARY:**3rd Eye is disrupting the traditional Fleet Safety Video Monitoring and Telematics industries with leading high-quality media and reliable digital delivery. Our services are engineered for high availability, maximum reach, and cost savings for our customers. Fleet managers can watch live streams or review safety events instantly, from any device, to monitor their vehicle fleet. Our technology is the cornerstone of our industry, and our customers use it to improve their fleet safety, operational, and maintenance performance.**POSITION SUMMARY:**We are looking for a Hardware Engineer III with deep expertise in embedded systems hardware design to lead development on our flagship automotive IoT platform. In this role, you will drive the architecture, design, and validation of rugged, high-performance hardware used in demanding real-world applications-from commercial fleets to municipal infrastructure. The role offers direct ownership of critical hardware used across large-scale deployments, opportunity to shape architecture decisions and mentor engineering talent, and work in a collaborative, agile environment bridging hardware, AI, and connected systems.This is a hands-on senior engineering role that spans electronic design, system integration, manufacturing and field support. You will also mentor junior engineers, influence product strategy, and work closely with firmware, mechanical, and operations teams.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:*** Technical Leadership
+ Defined system architecture for ruggedized IoT devices integrating CAN/J1939, GNSS, IMU, cameras, and other automotive-grade sensors.
+ Oversee embedded Linux and STM32 microcontroller firmware development, including device drivers, communication protocols, and OTA update strategy.
+ Lead hardware design reviews, component selection, and qualification for automotive and heavy-duty environments (9-32V, IP-rated enclosures, etc.).
+ Ensure security and compliance for edge-to-cloud data flows (VPN, TLS, SOC2 considerations).* Team Management and Mentorship
+ Manage and mentor a team of engineers across hardware, firmware, and test disciplines.
+ Provide technical direction, performance coaching, and career development to build a high-performing, cross-functional team.* Program Execution
+ Drive the full product lifecycle: requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, and production release.
+ Coordinate with cloud, field engineering, AI/vision, and product management teams to align device capabilities with business goals.
+ Establish and enforce engineering best practices for documentation, code quality, and design for manufacturability.* Stakeholder Collaboration
+ Serve as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders, external vendors, and strategic partners.
+ Present design trade-offs, risk assessments, and project status to executive leadership.* Architect and design ECAD and MCAD solutions according to customers’ needs.* Design multilayer PCBs with high-speed digital, analog, and RF components (e.g. LTE, GNSS, Ethernet, CAN, USB).* Validate designs through schematic review, layout verification, and lab bring-up* Design and build solutions in conjunction with predetermined requirements analysis, but challenge and question potential gaps in analysis.* Collaborate with mechanical and industrial product teams to ensure environmental robustness (IP67+, vibration, thermal).* Design and support custom test fixtures for board-level and system-level validation.* Travel up to 15% is required for this position.**JOB SPECIFICATIONS:****General Requirements:*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 10+ years of embedded systems experience, with significant time in automotive, industrial IoT, or ruggedized hardware environments.* Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex hardware and firmware products to market.* Deep knowledge of Linux (Buildroot/Yocto), microcontroller firmware (STM32 or similar), CAN/J1939, GNSS, LTE, and camera interfaces.* Strong understanding of security, reliability, and safety standards for automotive/industrial applications.* Excellent communication skills and ability to influence engineering, operations, and executive teams.* Understanding of Autonomous vehicles and semi-autonomous vehicles architecture and working with vendors to integrate our system.* Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar EDA tools.* Knowledge with SolidWorks or similar MCAD tools.* Strong organizational and planning skills, mathematical (statistical) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.* Comfort working under limited supervision and handling routine matters on your own initiative.**The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge in at least one of the following four categories:****Preferred Specifications:*** Experience with the design and manufacturing of board level hardware for Digital Camera, DVR, Monitors products.* Ability to drive our roadmap for sensor fusion for sensors like cameras, radar, lidar and high-speed connectivity and real time edge computing.* Meets/exceeds 3rd Eye’s leadership principles requirements for this role.* Meets/exceeds 3rd Eye’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.* Telematic and Controller Area Network (CAN) knowledge (J1939/OBD-II) is a plus.* Basic knowledge of a programming language such as Python to aid in automation is a plus.* Experience with Jira and Confluence.* Strong written and oral communication skills.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:****Ethics and Work Standards:** Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.
Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.**Communication:**
Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.
Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.
Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.**Teamwork and Relationships:**
Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
Supports cooperation.
Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.
Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.
Embraces a positive outlook.
Is respected and trusted by others.**Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution****:** Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.
Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.
Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.
Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.
Shares best practices with other employees across the business.**Accountability:**
Accepts responsibility and accessibility #J-18808-Ljbffr
Environmental Solutions Group - 3rd Eye**Location**:
3rd Eye Austin, TX**Reports to:** Senior Director, Business Process & Digital Systems**Department:**
Information Technology
**COMPANY SUMMARY:**3rd Eye is disrupting the traditional Fleet Safety Video Monitoring and Telematics industries with leading high-quality media and reliable digital delivery. Our services are engineered for high availability, maximum reach, and cost savings for our customers. Fleet managers can watch live streams or review safety events instantly, from any device, to monitor their vehicle fleet. Our technology is the cornerstone of our industry, and our customers use it to improve their fleet safety, operational, and maintenance performance.**POSITION SUMMARY:**We are looking for a Hardware Engineer III with deep expertise in embedded systems hardware design to lead development on our flagship automotive IoT platform. In this role, you will drive the architecture, design, and validation of rugged, high-performance hardware used in demanding real-world applications-from commercial fleets to municipal infrastructure. The role offers direct ownership of critical hardware used across large-scale deployments, opportunity to shape architecture decisions and mentor engineering talent, and work in a collaborative, agile environment bridging hardware, AI, and connected systems.This is a hands-on senior engineering role that spans electronic design, system integration, manufacturing and field support. You will also mentor junior engineers, influence product strategy, and work closely with firmware, mechanical, and operations teams.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:*** Technical Leadership
+ Defined system architecture for ruggedized IoT devices integrating CAN/J1939, GNSS, IMU, cameras, and other automotive-grade sensors.
+ Oversee embedded Linux and STM32 microcontroller firmware development, including device drivers, communication protocols, and OTA update strategy.
+ Lead hardware design reviews, component selection, and qualification for automotive and heavy-duty environments (9-32V, IP-rated enclosures, etc.).
+ Ensure security and compliance for edge-to-cloud data flows (VPN, TLS, SOC2 considerations).* Team Management and Mentorship
+ Manage and mentor a team of engineers across hardware, firmware, and test disciplines.
+ Provide technical direction, performance coaching, and career development to build a high-performing, cross-functional team.* Program Execution
+ Drive the full product lifecycle: requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, and production release.
+ Coordinate with cloud, field engineering, AI/vision, and product management teams to align device capabilities with business goals.
+ Establish and enforce engineering best practices for documentation, code quality, and design for manufacturability.* Stakeholder Collaboration
+ Serve as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders, external vendors, and strategic partners.
+ Present design trade-offs, risk assessments, and project status to executive leadership.* Architect and design ECAD and MCAD solutions according to customers’ needs.* Design multilayer PCBs with high-speed digital, analog, and RF components (e.g. LTE, GNSS, Ethernet, CAN, USB).* Validate designs through schematic review, layout verification, and lab bring-up* Design and build solutions in conjunction with predetermined requirements analysis, but challenge and question potential gaps in analysis.* Collaborate with mechanical and industrial product teams to ensure environmental robustness (IP67+, vibration, thermal).* Design and support custom test fixtures for board-level and system-level validation.* Travel up to 15% is required for this position.**JOB SPECIFICATIONS:****General Requirements:*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 10+ years of embedded systems experience, with significant time in automotive, industrial IoT, or ruggedized hardware environments.* Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex hardware and firmware products to market.* Deep knowledge of Linux (Buildroot/Yocto), microcontroller firmware (STM32 or similar), CAN/J1939, GNSS, LTE, and camera interfaces.* Strong understanding of security, reliability, and safety standards for automotive/industrial applications.* Excellent communication skills and ability to influence engineering, operations, and executive teams.* Understanding of Autonomous vehicles and semi-autonomous vehicles architecture and working with vendors to integrate our system.* Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar EDA tools.* Knowledge with SolidWorks or similar MCAD tools.* Strong organizational and planning skills, mathematical (statistical) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.* Comfort working under limited supervision and handling routine matters on your own initiative.**The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge in at least one of the following four categories:****Preferred Specifications:*** Experience with the design and manufacturing of board level hardware for Digital Camera, DVR, Monitors products.* Ability to drive our roadmap for sensor fusion for sensors like cameras, radar, lidar and high-speed connectivity and real time edge computing.* Meets/exceeds 3rd Eye’s leadership principles requirements for this role.* Meets/exceeds 3rd Eye’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.* Telematic and Controller Area Network (CAN) knowledge (J1939/OBD-II) is a plus.* Basic knowledge of a programming language such as Python to aid in automation is a plus.* Experience with Jira and Confluence.* Strong written and oral communication skills.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:****Ethics and Work Standards:** Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.
Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.**Communication:**
Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.
Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.
Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.**Teamwork and Relationships:**
Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
Supports cooperation.
Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.
Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.
Embraces a positive outlook.
Is respected and trusted by others.**Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution****:** Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.
Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.
Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.
Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.
Shares best practices with other employees across the business.**Accountability:**
Accepts responsibility and accessibility #J-18808-Ljbffr