job summary:
The main function of this position is to apply the principles of electrical engineering and computer science to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of embedded solutions for electronic systems. A typical embedded engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests hardware-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. This assignment develops mid-layer & app-layer software on telematics and displays electronics.
location: Chillicothe, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $48 - 53 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Research, design, develop, and test mid-layer & app-layer software, run on Client's wide variety of displays and telematics electronics.
Key areas of responsibility encountered in this role may include any or all of the following: concept, design, test, document, and promote new software features and processes; perform requirements analysis and decomposition; evaluate new languages, development tools, or processes; perform product maintenance; manage the software lifecycle through version control and configuration management; keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies; communicate technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other units; and support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers.
Mandatory on-site full-time. Depending upon the phase of the assignment, typical day would range from reading the client requirements, researching applicable hardware/interfacing requirements, designing solutions, working with peers & tech leads to finalize solutions, coding solution in C/C++/Rust, manage versioning, unit testing, and/or regression testing.
Techinical Skills Required:
- Real world experience implementing software for embedded Linux is key requirement.
- C/C++/Rust
- Linux Middleware & App development
- Ethernet, TCP/IP, WiFi
Desired Skills:
- Experience designing embedded infotainment, telematics software for in-vehicle information, entertainment, and connectivity
- Experience with Bluetooth
- Kernel building & Linux device drivers
- Experience with scripting using Python & shell scripting
- Experience with GIT configuration management tool
- Experience with control software design patterns and anti-patterns
- Software development process theory and practices such as Agile
- Experience designing electronics controls, including development of device drivers, SPI/I2C peripheral interfacing, hardware diagnostics, operating system configurations, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initialization, and other chip-level interfacing.
- Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
Soft Skills Required:
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and make software/system changes as needed to resolve issues
- Ability to research technical topics and learn new technologies and approaches
- Verbal & written communication skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
Education & Experience Required:
- Minimum BS in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / similar required & 5-7 yrs industry experience. Will accept Master's or higher relevant internship/project experience toward minimum.
qualifications:
- Real world experience implementing software for embedded Linux is key requirement.
- C/C++/Rust
- Linux Middleware & App development
- Ethernet, TCP/IP, WiFi
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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