Customer Focus
Understand the operation first, then build technology that solves the right problem.
Careers at S&A Systems
Build Technology That Keeps Fleets Moving.
Join a team creating practical hardware and software solutions for the people who operate essential transportation systems.
Work with purpose
Make a Visible Difference in Transportation
Since 1970, S&A Systems has helped transportation organizations use better information to manage vehicles, fuel, facilities, and maintenance. Our work brings together engineering, software, customer support, and real-world fleet operations.
How we work
A Team Built Around Practical Problem-Solving
We value thoughtful work, close collaboration, and solutions designed to perform reliably in the field.
Shared Expertise
Bring hardware, software, service, and industry knowledge together as one team.
Long-Term Thinking
Create dependable systems and relationships that continue delivering value over time.
Career opportunities
Bring Your Experience to S&A Systems
Our needs evolve as we develop products and support customers. We welcome inquiries from people interested in contributing across these areas.
Engineering & Product
Hardware, embedded systems, product development, and quality.
Software & Data
Application development, integrations, reporting, and hosted services.
Customer & Field Services
Implementation, training, technical support, and customer success.
Business Operations
Sales, production, administration, and other essential company functions.
Current opening
Firmware/Hardware Design Engineer II or III
Shape the Products You Develop
S&A Systems is seeking an experienced Firmware/Hardware Design Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team. A family-owned company operating since 1970, we offer the stability of an established market leader with the creative, fast-moving approach of a startup. Employee ideas are welcomed and expected, and engineers have meaningful opportunities to shape the products they develop.
In this role, you will design and support a diverse range of embedded products, including automated vehicle location systems, vehicle data recorders, handheld terminals, fueling and dispensing systems, RF and gate readers, access-control equipment, digital signage, and wireless data links.
What You’ll Do
- Own embedded product projects from concept through verification and documentation.
- Develop schematic designs, PCB layouts, and embedded firmware.
- Perform board bring-up, product testing, and hardware debugging.
- Support products through development and continued field use.
- Participate in occasional field testing and limited travel.
Core Qualifications
- Embedded firmware development experience using C, C++, or C#.
- PCB design and layout experience using Altium or similar tools.
- Experience with electronic components, schematics, and technical datasheets.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience at the Design Engineer II or III level.
Preferred Experience
- Embedded peripherals and protocols including SPI, CAN, UART, USB, and I²C.
- Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, bootloaders, and debugging tools.
- Microchip PIC processors and .NET test or verification software.
- Transit, oil and gas, manufacturing, or construction-related industries.
What We Value
- A self-motivated, creative, and quality-focused approach.
- Enthusiasm for challenging problems and new technologies.
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Initiative, dependable follow-through, and a drive to improve products.
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