Schematic capture and layout
Draws schematics and lays out multilayer boards with attention to signal integrity and manufacturability.
Embedded engineers for hardware that has to work.
Fill the specialist gap that is holding up your product. A pre-vetted embedded engineer joins your team for board design, firmware, architecture or test.
- Roles
- 4 specialist roles
- Matched in
- Days, not weeks
- If it isn't right
- Free rematch
- Pre-vettedPre-vetted talent
- Free rematchFree rematch, no questions
- Account ManagerDedicated Account Manager
- 24-hour replyReply within 24 hours
What changes
Hardware ships when every specialist is in place.
Hardware teams are small and the specialists they rely on are rare. One missing PCB designer or firmware engineer can hold up a board spin, a certification test or a production run, and every delay costs more than it would in software.
Local searches for embedded talent take months, and contractors who disappear after one project leave behind schematics and code nobody else understands. Meanwhile your core team juggles design, debugging and supplier questions on top of their own work.
AssistHubPro matches product companies with dedicated PCB designers, firmware developers, embedded architects and embedded testing engineers. They join your product team, work in your EDA tools and repositories, and document as they go, so the knowledge stays with you after every release.
Projects share the load
A second firmware engineer takes work off your bottleneck so every product keeps moving.
Board spins stay on schedule
Layout, review and manufacturing files are finished by someone with time for them.
Testing starts early
Validation runs alongside development, so bugs are caught on the bench and not in the field.
Knowledge is written down
Your engineer documents as they go, so the next person picks up where they left off.
Milestones met on time keep the launch, the revenue and the next product on track.
What your engineer handles
Boards, firmware and test, covered.
The day-to-day work your engineer takes off your plate.
Your engineer’s week
8 core jobs, done on a routine so nothing waits for you.
Firmware development
Writes embedded C and C++ for microcontrollers, from bootloaders to application logic.
Drivers and RTOS work
Builds peripheral drivers and task structures on FreeRTOS, Zephyr or bare metal.
System architecture
Plans partitioning, component selection and interfaces, and records the decisions behind them.
Test plans and validation
Writes test plans, runs functional and environmental tests and logs results against requirements.
Hardware-in-the-loop automation
Builds automated test rigs and scripts that catch regressions before each release.
Board and firmware debugging
Traces faults with scopes, logic analysers and debuggers and fixes the root cause.
Manufacturing files and BOMs
Prepares Gerbers, assembly drawings and BOMs and answers supplier questions.
4 Embedded Development services
Every role in Embedded Development, one place to start.
Each service has its own page: what the role handles, the tools they know, how hiring works and what it costs.
- PCB DesignersGet from schematic to fab-ready files without the respins. A pre-vetted designer handles capture, layout and manufacturing outputs in your EDA tools.View role
- Firmware DevelopersTurn boards into working products. A pre-vetted developer writes drivers, application code and updates for your microcontrollers, in your repo and toolchain.View role
- Embedded ArchitectsChoose the platform, partitioning and design once, not three times. A pre-vetted architect shapes your product's system design and guides your team through delivery.View role
- Embedded Testing EngineersShip hardware with evidence, not hope. A pre-vetted engineer builds test plans, automated rigs and production tests for your devices and firmware.View role
Tools they already know
Fluent in your stack from day one.
Less training, faster results. We match you with someone who already uses the software your business runs on.
Your engineer works in your EDA tools, repositories and test systems with role-scoped access you control, and you own every account, file and design.
- Altium Designer
- KiCad
- Eagle
- STM32CubeIDE
- Keil
- FreeRTOS
- MATLAB
- Git
Human vs AI
Why an Embedded Engineer beats AI on its own.
AI tools are quick at first drafts. A dedicated engineer turns them into finished work you can trust, inside your business.
| Topic | AI aloneAI tools on their own | Your engineerYour Embedded Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Knows your business | ||
| Knows your business | Starts from zero each timeStarts from a blank prompt every time you ask. | Remembers your clients and preferencesLearns your clients, preferences and way of working, and remembers them. |
| Judgment calls | ||
| Judgment calls | Can be confidently wrongFollows patterns and can sound certain when it is wrong. | Checks facts and asks before actingSpots the exception, checks the facts and asks you before acting. |
| Follow-through | ||
| Follow-through | Waits for the next promptAnswers when asked, then waits for the next prompt. | Owns each task until it is doneOwns the task from start to finish and follows up until it is done. |
| Relationships | ||
| Relationships | Can't build trustCan't build trust with the people you work with. | Part of your team to clientsTalks to your clients, vendors and team like part of your company. |
| Works in your tools | ||
| Works in your tools | Output needs copying overNeeds someone to copy its output into your systems. | Works inside your accountsWorks inside your accounts, with access you control. |
| Accountability | ||
| Accountability | Nobody stands behind itNobody stands behind the result. | Reports to you, with a free rematchYour engineer reports to you, backed by an Account Manager and a free rematch. |
The best of both. Your engineer can use AI tools to draft, research and summarize faster, then checks every result before it reaches you or your clients.
How we compare
Better than hiring alone. Safer than a marketplace.
The three ways businesses add remote help, side by side.
| You get | In-house |  Us |
|---|---|---|
| Time to start | No:Weeks of hiring | Yes:Days, not weeks |
| Who vets candidates | Partly:You and HR | Yes:We do: interviews and skills tests |
| If it isn't working | No:Notice, severance, rehire | Yes:Free rematch, no questions |
| Ongoing support | Partly:Your HR team | Yes:A dedicated Account Manager |
| Overheads | No:Benefits, desk, equipment | Yes:No benefits, desk or equipment |
| Scaling up or down | No:Slow and costly | Yes:Add roles as you grow |
How it works
From first call to first task in days.
1Free consultation30 minutes on your your product, platforms and tools.
2Scoped planThe role, hours and quote, written down.
3Meet your matchesInterview pre-vetted engineers and choose.
4Kick-off and goAccess set up, routines agreed, work starts.
How we vet
Every engineer is checked by specialists in the field.
On top of our standard video interview, an Embedded Engineer has to pass these before you meet them.
Specialist interview
A technical conversation on past boards, firmware and test work in your domain.
Practical task
A short design review, firmware exercise or test plan in your area before you meet them.
Platform experience
Microcontroller families, buses and toolchains you use, checked against the role.
Documentation habits
Samples of design notes, test reports or code comments, read for clarity.
Candidate scorecard
Embedded Engineer
- Video interview
- Specialist interview
- Practical task
- Platform experience
- Documentation habits
Cost and savings
What an Embedded Engineer could save you.
Move the sliders to match the role you're hiring for. The numbers update as you go.
Estimated yearly saving
$82,940
55% less than hiring in-house
In-house$149,500
AssistHubPro$66,560
Estimates only, from the figures you enter. Your quote depends on the role, experience and hours, and we confirm it after the consultation.
Engagement models
Start small, scale when you’re ready.
Every model includes vetting, onboarding, an Account Manager and the free rematch.
Beyond the basics
Higher-value work, handled too.
Once the core work is covered, your engineer can take on the work that gets products certified, connected and built at scale.
Certification preparation
Prepares designs and test evidence ahead of EMC and safety lab testing.
Low-power optimization
Reduces sleep current and tunes firmware for longer battery life.
Connectivity and IoT
Adds BLE, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity with secure over-the-air updates.
Design for manufacture
Reviews boards for cost, yield and assembly before they go to the factory.
Our guarantee
The right fit, or a free rematch.
Not happy with your engineer? Tell your Account Manager and we’ll rematch you with the right person, completely free. No questions asked.
Security and boundaries
- Your IP stays yoursDesigns, code and documents are created in your tools and repositories under your agreements.
- Designs under NDAConfidentiality agreements cover schematics, source code, test data and roadmaps.
- Access you controlAccess only to the projects and systems the role needs, removed when the placement ends.
FAQ
Embedded Development: your questions.
What hardware and product teams ask before hiring an Embedded Engineer.
Can they work with physical hardware remotely?
Design, firmware and documentation work remotely well. For bench work, we discuss how boards and equipment are shared on the consultation.
Who owns the designs?
You do. Work is created in your tools and repositories under your agreements.
Which microcontrollers do they know?
Commonly STM32, ESP32, NXP and Microchip families. Tell us yours and we'll match for that experience.
Can they support manufacturing?
Yes: manufacturing files, BOMs, assembly drawings and supplier questions.
Can one engineer cover hardware and firmware?
Some can, for simpler products. For complex boards or firmware, we usually recommend a specialist for each, and we scope that with you on the free consultation.
Do they work with our existing engineers?
Yes. They join your reviews, stand-ups and repositories, and follow your design and coding standards.
How quickly can an engineer start?
Most teams meet pre-vetted candidates within days of the consultation. After you choose, a kick-off call sets up access to tools and repositories.
What if the fit isn't right?
Tell your Account Manager and we'll rematch you free, with no questions asked.
Get started
Tell us about your business. We’ll find your engineer.
A real reply within 24 hours and a free 30-minute consultation. No obligation.
- 1We reply within 24 hoursA real person reads every request.
- 2Free 30-minute consultationWe map your week and scope the role.
- 3Meet your matchesInterview pre-vetted professionals and choose.
- info@assisthubpro.com
- Response within 24 hours
- Free rematch on every placement