Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title:            Embedded Software Engineer

Location:           Mossville, IL 61552 (Onsite)

Hire Type:         Contract (10 months+)

SUMMARY:

• Apply principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of embedded software and systems
• Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software
• Applications span medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing
• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project
• Develop embedded software for electronics control systems supporting diesel engine and battery electric/fuel cell programs
• Areas of responsibility include configuration, integration, build and testing of embedded software
• Test software for embedded electronic control systems, including requirements development and verification in a bench environment
• Troubleshoot software or system defects.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an embedded focus
• 5–7 years experience required
• At least five years industry experience in C programming, Model Based Development, and embedded control software development experience.

Required Skills:

• Solid programming experience in C or C++
• Model-Based Development experience
• Embedded control software development experience
• Familiarity with debuggers / good debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
• Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
• Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Desired Skills:

• Application Software development and integration skills
• Experience with communications software/protocols/etc
• Embedded Operating System experience
• Experience with model based development tools: Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• Experience with Engine or Machine controls development
• Experience working with and troubleshooting electrical systems
• Prior work experience with CAN/SAE J1939 and Ethernet.

Soft Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, communicating technical information and development progress to team members and others
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.