Embedded Software Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altentechnologyusa is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team in Arvada, Colorado. The role involves collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and design engineers to develop and modify software for automated commercial equipment. Candidates must possess strong C programming skills and a deep understanding of embedded programming, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering being essential.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $150,000, and the role is onsite.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep understanding of Microcontroller Hardware.
• Ability to write technical and end user documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with an international team of engineers.
• Analyze user requirements and control systems.
• Research, design, and write Controls software for commercial equipment.

Skills

C programming skills

Embedded programming

Software design and debugging

Technical documentation

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Real Time Operating Systems

GitHub

Job description

As Software Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Collaborate closely with an international team of Software Engineers, as well as Mechanical, Electrical, and Design Engineers.
• Analyze user requirements and control systems.
• Analyze, define, and develop software test procedures.
• Research, design, and write Controls software for automated commercial equipment.
• Develop and/or modify existing programs by analyzing and identifying potential improvements.
• Plan, architect, and execute additions to a comprehensive codebase for multi-functional hardware systems.
• Create technical specifications and write user-facing operational documentation.
• Provide technical support by responding to questions, making suggestions, and analyzing equipment.
• Experience writing code to interface with machine hardware (I/O modules, motors, sensors, etc.) – nice to have
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (serial, CAN, Modbus) -nice to have

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong C programming skills are a must – only use C, coachable profiles okay
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems- homegrown RTOS.
• Deep understanding of Microcontroller Hardware
• Extensive knowledge of embedded programming down to the hardware level
• Ability to write technical and end user documentation
• Solid software design and debugging skills
• RLL programming and GitHub utilization
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and UL508A a plus

Salary Range: $95,000 - $150,000

Location: Onsite in Arvada, CO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.