Craig and his team have proved to be an exceptional resource for us. The ability to see the big picture and engage at a high level is highly valued. EES excels at modern microprocessor and wireless communication platforms and has provided valuable advice on best practices and security standards. EES’s ability to develop quickly and iterate has been crucial to our project’s success.
Software Development
From firmware to cloud integration, EES builds reliable software solutions for aerospace, communications, medical, industrial, and consumer applications.
Whether it’s low-level firmware talking to sensors or cloud software syncing data across the globe, we build software that actually works reliably, and in the environments it’s supposed to.
At EES, we’ve written code for everything from aerospace systems to connected consumer gadgets. Medical devices, industrial tools, comms gear, you name it. The common thread? It has to be dependable, and it has to be right.
We don’t chase trends. We build what makes sense for your product.
Why "No Handoffs" Actually Means Something Here
While every vendor claims to give direct access to senior talent, at EES, that means something different.
At most firms, when a client talks to a project manager, the manager talks to the engineer, who might talk to their team, and something gets lost every single time. While it is rarely the big stuff, the small details that get missed are still important, and would’ve taken only a few minutes to resolve directly. We build our meetings and engagements specifically to avoid those issues.
The engineer who will be writing your embedded C is the exact same person who can answer your questions about cloud integration. Our full-stack team actually talks to each other to get projects done; we don’t funnel things through a relay of departments.
Software Development and Engineering Capabilities
At EES, embedded software development is where we spend most of our time; writing solid, efficient code that runs close to the metal and keeps products running the way they should.
We focus on what matters: clean design, reliable performance, and smart use of resources. No fluff, just software that does the job and doesn’t fall apart in the field.
Our Bread and Butter: Embedded C
Most of the code we write is in embedded C. It’s the go-to language for microcontrollers, and we’ve logged more hours with it than we can count. Whether you’re working on a simple bare-metal system or something a bit more layered, we’ve got it covered.
Here’s where we shine:
- Microcontroller Platforms
We’ve worked with STM32, Nordic nRF52, Microchip PIC, Atmel, TI, you name it. We know how to pick the right one for your use case and get the most out of it. - Bare Metal and RTOS Systems
Some projects don’t need an OS. Others do. We write tight, efficient code for both. If you’re using FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or something custom, we’ll help you get it up and running cleanly. - Linux-Based Embedded Systems
We also dive into embedded Linux when the project calls for it. That includes kernel-level drivers, custom board bring-up, and full system-level apps. We’ve done this for medical devices, industrial equipment, and more.
We know where things usually go wrong; power usage issues, flaky sensor comms, timing problems, and we know how to catch them before they become a headache.
Where This Shows Up in Real Projects
Some of the shapes our work takes:
- A battery-powered wearable that needs Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity and months of runtime, without the overhead of a full RTOS.
- A cloud-connected industrial sensor that has to handle secure device provisioning and data capture at a scale that goes from ten units to ten thousand without the backend falling over.
- A legacy Linux-based system that needs a driver rewritten after a component went end-of-life, without breaking everything built on top of it.
- A consumer device that needs a companion mobile app, where the app and the firmware have to agree on a protocol nobody defined clearly the first time.
End-to-End Embedded Software Solutions
We don’t just write code, we build software that understands the constraints and quirks of embedded devices. Whether you’re trying to squeeze out more battery life, wrangle data from a finicky sensor, or hit tight timing requirements, we’ve been there.
Here’s what we bring to the table:
- Power Optimization
We’ve done the deep dives into low-power modes, sleep states, and efficient firmware loops. If battery life matters, we make every milliamp count. - Sensor Integration
Accelerometers, pressure sensors, biosignals, you name it. We know how to talk to them, clean up the data, and make it usable without bloating your code. - High-Speed Applications
Need to move data fast or process it in real time? We’ve built systems that handle tight timing and throughput requirements without falling apart. - Connectivity
Wired or wireless (USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, CAN, LoRa, and more) we’ve built firmware that connects devices reliably to the outside world, even in tough environments.
Our approach isn’t about adding bells and whistles. It’s about making sure the software pulls its weight, runs lean, and does exactly what the hardware needs it to do.
Beyond Embedded Systems
Yeah, embedded software is our core gig—but we don’t stop there. Most modern products need to talk to the outside world, and we’ve built enough connected systems to know that the job’s not done when the microcontroller boots up.
Here’s where else we help:
- Mobile App Development
If your device needs a phone app, we can build it. Whether it’s for home automation, a smart sensor, or some new IoT gizmo, we make sure the app and firmware actually play nice. Clean user interface, stable connection, and no weird syncing issues. We’ve seen what happens when this part is treated as an afterthought—it’s not pretty. - Backend & Cloud Integration
We get your device talking to the cloud. Whether it’s AWS, Azure, or something more custom, we’ve built systems that handle:- Secure device provisioning
- Data capture and storage
- Remote control and monitoring
- Scalable backend services that don’t choke when you go from 10 units to 10,000
- Secure device provisioning
If it connects, we can help it connect right—without making your life more complicated than it needs to be.
Why Choose Embedded Engineering Solutions?
We’ve been doing embedded systems for a long time, across just about every kind of industry you can think of. And we don’t just bring technical chops, we bring real-world judgment. We’ve seen what works, what breaks, and what ends up costing way more than it should.
We’ve worked with just about every major microcontroller platform out there. Whether your project needs tight, bare-metal control or you’re building something complex on embedded Linux with cloud integration on top, we know how to get it running right.
If you want a partner who understands the full stack and isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions early, you’re in the right place.
Our Software Development Services
We have a passion for quality technology-driven products
FAQs
Do I need embedded Linux or a microcontroller for my product?
Use a microcontroller when you need low power, fast boot, deterministic timing, and a simpler system. Embedded Linux makes sense when you need richer networking, complex UI, higher compute, or a mature driver and software ecosystem. The right choice depends on power, cost, update strategy, and what your product needs to do in the field. If you are still defining system boundaries, start with Embedded Systems Design.
What is involved in embedded Linux bring-up, drivers, and board support packages?
Linux bring-up typically includes bootloader setup, kernel configuration, device tree work, and driver integration for the board peripherals. A usable BSP also includes a reproducible build (often Yocto or similar), flashing and recovery workflows, and a path to updates. If your work is MCU-based instead, the parallel effort is usually Firmware Development.
What does device-to-cloud integration usually include for connected products?
Device-to-cloud work usually includes secure provisioning, authentication, a reliable data transport (MQTT, HTTPS, or similar), and telemetry that can be monitored and debugged over time. The hard parts are usually reliability, field updates, and making failures observable instead of silent. If connectivity is still being selected, review the architecture tradeoffs on Embedded Systems Design.
What is the difference between firmware, embedded software, mobile apps, and cloud services?
Firmware runs on the device hardware and controls peripherals, timing, and real-time behavior. Embedded software can include higher-level system software on the device, especially when Linux is involved. Mobile apps and cloud services are external systems that control, monitor, and update the device. The interfaces between these layers are where most schedule risk hides, so they should be defined early. See Firmware Development and Services.
How should embedded software be designed for reliability in industrial environments?
Reliability starts with predictable behavior under stress: brownouts, noisy power, temperature extremes, intermittent networks, and unexpected user behavior. The software needs clear fault handling, watchdog strategy, logging and telemetry, and test coverage that matches real field conditions. Reliability work often benefits from early measurement on prototypes. See Prototyping and how we manage risk on Our Process.
Can an embedded engineering firm integrate sensors and high-speed data acquisition in embedded software?
Yes, but the system design needs to be driven by data rate, timing, storage, and how the data will be validated end to end. Many failures come from buffer and throughput assumptions that were never tested on real hardware. A good plan includes early instrumentation and a prototype that proves the full data path, not just one driver at a time. Related work often spans Hardware Design and Firmware Development.
What's the difference between hiring EES and a general software development company?
While a general software company can build you an app or a simple backend, embedded software work requires building within hardware constraints that can be unfamiliar to software developers. Things like memory limits and firmware that need to be able to run for years untouched are outside of the scope of a typical software specific company. At EES, our engineers have hardware and firmware backgrounds, so they build the software layer with those constraints in mind from the very beginning of the project, rather than retrofitting them halfway through.
Do you only write embedded C, or can you build the mobile app and cloud backend too?
Both. Most of our embedded work is in C, but we also build the mobile apps and cloud backends that connect to it. We can work in AWS, Azure, or a custom setup, so the pieces are designed to work together instead of getting integrated after the fact by two completely separate teams.
Can you take over a software project that another team started?
Yes. We regularly step into projects mid-stream, whether that's a legacy codebase, a project a previous contractor left unfinished, or an internal team that needs extra bandwidth for a defined stretch of work.
How do you handle embedded Linux versus bare-metal or RTOS decisions?
It comes down to what the product needs. Embedded Linux makes sense when you need a full filesystem, complex networking, or you need to run existing Linux software. Bare metal or an RTOS makes sense when you need tight timing, lower cost, or a smaller footprint. We'll walk through your requirements and tell you which one actually fits, not which one we'd rather build.
Comparing embedded software vendors and want to pressure-test your plan first?
Talk to a senior engineer. Start with a free Engineering Reality Check, or a Scope It Right architecture session ($199, creditable toward future work) if you’re ready to blueprint the build.
HT Snowday | Head of R&D | midmark