Draper is a nonprofit research laboratory specialising in guidance, navigation and control. Its engineers developed flight computers for early crewed lunar missions and continue defence and space work. The organisation also researches microelectronics and biomedical systems.
HQ: Cambridge, United States • Science & Engineering • Hardware • Military • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1932
$75k – $245k per year • Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Cambridge, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
Rust
MATLAB
Python
MATLAB
Simulink
DevOps
CI/CD
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
$63k – $275k per year • Senior • 5+ years exp • In office (Cambridge, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
Rust
DevOps
CI/CD
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
$75k – $275k per year • Lead • 10+ years exp • In office (Cambridge, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Principal
C++
Rust
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Applied Intuition is a Silicon Valley software company founded in 2017 that develops digital infrastructure and simulation platforms for autonomous systems and physical AI. The platform provides advanced tools for simulation, synthetic data generation, and vehicle software management, allowing engineers to develop, test, and safely deploy self-driving technology. It serves leading global automotive manufacturers, defense organizations, and commercial transport companies across sectors like trucking, agriculture, and mining.
HQ: Mountain View, United States • Smart Mobility • Manufacturing • Automotive Manufacturing • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2017
$140k – $195k per year • Middle • 4+ years exp • In office (Sunnyvale, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Middle
Bash
Python
DevOps
Bazel
Buildkite
CI/CD
Jenkins
NixOS
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
QA
Pytest
Hellbender is an American technology design and manufacturing firm specializing in custom edge computing hardware, embedded AI systems, and microelectronics production. The company provides end-to-end engineering services that encompass rapid prototyping, printed circuit board assembly, and automated testing for high-reliability applications. By combining local hardware manufacturing with specialized software integration, it enables enterprise clients to rapidly build and deploy secure, ruggedized edge devices.
Pittsburgh
≈ $99k – $196k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Pittsburgh, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Senior
C++
Python
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security solutions, specializing in land mobile radio communications, video security, access control, and command center software. Created in 2011 following the spin-off of Motorola's mobile phone division, the Chicago-based company primarily serves law enforcement, emergency medical services, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. Its integrated ecosystem connects critical communications, AI-powered video analytics, and emergency dispatch systems to help organizations safeguard communities and operations.
HQ: Chicago, United States • Government • Military • Law Enforcement • Military Communication • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2011
$87k – $173k per year • Equity • Senior • 5+ years exp • In office (Schaumburg, United States) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
MATLAB
Python
Chips/EDA
Cadence Sigrity
JTAG Debuggers
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology enterprise that develops and manufactures advanced medical devices and intelligent clinical platforms. Operating across more than 150 countries, the company delivers solutions across key therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular health, neuroscience, medical-surgical equipment, and patient monitoring systems.
HQ: Minneapolis, United States • Diagnostics • Health Care • Medical Devices • 5000+ employees • Est. 1949
$76k – $114k per year • Senior • 4+ years exp • In office (Galway, Ireland) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
Java
DevOps
CI/CD
Cortex
RTOS
Prometheus
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Blue Origin is an American aerospace manufacturer, defense contractor, and spaceflight services company founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos. Headquartered in Kent, Washington, the company designs and operates reusable rockets, heavy-lift engines, and deep-space logistics infrastructure to enable sustainable space exploration and commercial operations.
Los Angeles • Washington • Seattle • Huntsville • Arlington • Space Services • Space & Aerospace • Launch Services • 1001-5000 employees
$182k – $254k per year • Equity • Senior • 8+ years exp • In office (Littleton, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
DevOps
RTOS
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust
Least Privilege
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
$198k – $277k per year • Equity • Senior • 7+ years exp • In office (Seattle, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
C
C
Embedded C
DevOps
RTOS
CI/CD
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
IoT
FreeRTOS
$198k – $277k per year • Equity • Senior • 12+ years exp • In office (Seattle, Denver, United States) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Senior
C++
Rust
MATLAB
Python
SystemVerilog
Verilog
VHDL
DevOps
Git
Cybersecurity
Wireshark
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Electronics For You is the digital publication arm of EFY Group, a leading Indian technology media company established in 1969. The online platform delivers technical insights, circuit designs, DIY projects, embedded systems tutorials, and market news tailored for electronics engineers, R&D professionals, and technology makers. Serving as both an industry news hub and an educational resource, it bridges print media with interactive digital content, offering hardware guides, software tools, industry job boards, and engineering calculators to support South Asia's broader electronics design and manufacturing ecosystem.
HQ: New Delhi, India • Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Electronics • Hardware • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1969
$94k – $138k per year • Senior • 3+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Raleigh, United States) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Senior
C++
Verilog
VHDL
Kotlin
MATLAB
MATLAB
Simulink
Kotlin
StateFlow
DevOps
RTOS
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Xilinx Vivado
Siemens ModelSim
Torc Robotics is an autonomous vehicle company and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck. Founded in 2005 by Virginia Tech engineers, the company specializes in developing Level 4 self-driving technology primarily tailored for long-haul commercial freight. Its core product ecosystem, TorcDrive, integrates AI-driven software, sensor fusion, and fleet command tools directly into production-intent vehicles like the Freightliner Cascadia to commercialize safe, scalable hub-to-hub autonomous trucking.
HQ: Blacksburg, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Road Transport • Autonomous Driving
≈ $78k – $177k per year (Estimated) • Junior • In office (Ann Arbor, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Internship
C++
DevOps
RTOS
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
SemiWiki is an open community-driven semiconductor web portal and knowledge-sharing platform dedicated to the global electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Daniel Nenni, Paul McLellan, and David Manners, SemiWiki provides analysis, expert blogging, and commentary on advanced node semiconductor technology, chip design methodologies, foundry economics, and supply chain dynamics.
HQ: Danville, United States • Cybersecurity • Manufacturing • Hardware • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2010
In office (Bengaluru, India) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time
Python
Verilog
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
SPAN is a home energy technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, and founded in 2018. The company develops and manufactures smart electrical panels that replace traditional circuit breakers to provide real-time energy monitoring, circuit-level control, and integrated management for solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. It serves residential customers across the United States through a network of certified installers and partners with utilities to enhance grid stability and support home electrification.
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Energy Storage • EV Charging • Smart Grid • Energy & Utilities • Energy Management • Consumer Electronics • Smart Home Devices • Est. 2018
$180k – $210k per year • Equity • Staff+ • 7+ years exp • In office (San Francisco, United States) • Full-Time • Staff
C++
DevOps
RTOS
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
GE Vernova is a global energy equipment and services company that spun off from General Electric as an independent, publicly traded business. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates across three primary business segments - Power, Wind, and Electrification - providing gas, nuclear, hydro, onshore and offshore wind turbines, grid software, and energy storage solutions. GE Vernova partners with utilities, industrial clients, and governments worldwide to drive electrification and accelerate the transition toward sustainable power.
HQ: Cambridge, United States • Wind Energy • Energy & Utilities • Power Grid • 1001-5000 employees
$80k – $120k per year • Middle • 3+ years exp • In office (United States) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Middle
MATLAB
MATLAB
Simulink
DevOps
Git
Chips/EDA
Altium Designer
Ansys SIwave
Cadence Allegro
HyperLynx
JTAG Debuggers
Keysight ADS
KiCad
LTspice
Mentor PADS
OrCAD
Siemens ModelSim
Xilinx Vivado
Management
Confluence
Jira
Sensorfact is a Dutch technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht. Its retrofit sensors and cloud platform reveal energy waste and machine problems in factories. The system is installed in thousands of industrial sites across Europe.
HQ: Utrecht, Netherlands • Energy & Utilities • Electronic Components • Hardware • Est. 2016
≈ $50k – $120k per year (Estimated) • Middle • 3+ years exp • Remote/Hybrid (Utrecht, Netherlands) • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Middle
RTOS
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
IoT
ESP-IDF
FreeRTOS
Raptee.HV develops high-voltage electric motorcycles for the Indian market. Its architecture allows charging at standard electric car charging stations. The company designs its powertrain and vehicle software in house.
Chennai • Est. 2019
≈ $18k – $41k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years exp • In office (Chennai, India) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
C++
Bash
Python
DevOps
CI/CD
Git
Docker
Jenkins
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
QA
Robot Framework
Salary range
| Seniority |
Jobs |
25% |
Median |
75% |
| Senior |
11 |
$173K |
$220K |
$254K |
| All levels |
19 |
$173K |
$220K |
$254K |
Based only on the listings that state pay. Gross annual amounts, converted to USD so roles in different currencies stay comparable.
The market right now
Alion currently lists 24 open JTAG Debuggers jobs from 13 companies. 10 of the employers have posted something in the last three months, which is the pool worth watching if you are starting a search now. Every listing links straight to the employer, so you apply on their own board rather than through an intermediary.
What these roles pay
19 of these JTAG Debuggers jobs state pay directly. Across them the middle half of the market sits between $173K and $254K a year, with a median of $220K. Figures are gross annual amounts converted to US dollars, so roles in different currencies stay comparable.
Where the work is
The largest concentrations of these roles are United States (2), Ireland (1), and Netherlands (1). 17% offer a hybrid arrangement, while the rest expect you on site.
Who is hiring
The employers with the most open JTAG Debuggers jobs right now are Draper (9), Blueorigin (4), Applied Intuition (1), Hellbender (1), Motorola Solutions (1), and Medtronic (1). Each company page on Alion carries its size, funding stage, tech stack and every other position it has open, so you can judge the employer before you spend an evening on the application.
What employers ask for
Reading across the current listings, the tools that come up most often are JTAG Debuggers (24), C++ (20), Rust (10), Python (9), RTOS (7), CI/CD (6), MATLAB (6), and Git (4). The counts are how many of these openings name each one, which is a better guide to what is actually being hired for than a generic skills list.
Relocation, visas and equity
Of the current JTAG Debuggers jobs, 5 offer a relocation package and 6 include equity. These are filters on the list above, so you can narrow it to the ones that make a move possible for you.
