Embedded Software Engineer

AstraYAN; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraYAN in Chennai is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement high-performance embedded software for real-time, distributed systems. You will work with hardware teams to align software with hardware capabilities and constraints, and contribute to data acquisition and networked control features.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of embedded C++ experience, exposure to RTOS like Linux or VxWorks, and familiarity with protocols such as OPC UA, CAN, Ethernet, and serial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance embedded software for real-time, multi-threaded distributed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware capabilities and constraints.
• Develop hardware/software integration and data acquisition code.
• Develop and maintain high-performance embedded software using C++.
• Optimize and debug software in control systems and simulators.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, electronics, validation).
• Create technical documentation for software design, implementation, and testing.
• Support testing and validation during software qualification phases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Embedded C++

Git

GitLab

Linux

VxWorks

OPC UA

CAN bus

Ethernet

Serial protocols

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

AstraYAN is an innovative deep-tech start-up focused on pioneering the future design of marine and naval vessels. We specialize in developing advanced engineering solutions and platform systems for smart and unmanned vessels. As a start-up, we value creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. If you are passionate about shaping the future of marine technology, we would love to have you join our team.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team in the role of an Embedded Software Engineer. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that address both technical and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high performance embedded software in a multi-threaded, distributed system for real time applications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware capabilities and constraints.
• Hardware/software integration (develop programs that work with hardware to control devices, send/receive data), data acquisition, network communications code.
• Develop and maintain high-performance, maintainable embedded software using C++.
• Optimize and debug software in and control systems and simulators.
• Collaborate with teams across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, electronics, and validation).
• Create technical documentation for software design, implementation, and testing.
• Support testing and validation processes during software qualification phases.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications, Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded C++ software development.
• Proficiency with communication protocols (OPC UA, CAN bus, Ethernet, serial protocols).
• Experience with version control systems (Git and GitLab etc.).
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (Linux, VxWorks).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HIL testing for embedded targets and hardware debugging tools.
• Knowledge of MATLAB-Simulink.
• Knowledge of SysML/ UML.
• Experience in networking technologies (OSI network layers, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Neural Networks.
• Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira etc.) and source control tools (Git etc.).
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems and hardware development.