Embedded Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work schedule

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop safety- and security-critical PLC software across diverse hardware platforms and RTOS environments. You will lead design for controller features, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build reusable software libraries.

The role requires 3+ years in embedded software, strong C++ and object-oriented design skills, and familiarity with IEC 61508/62443 safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience in embedded/real-time environments.
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented design.
• Experience with safety/security standards (IEC 61508/IEC 62443).
• Experience with automated testing and Python scripting.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols, especially CIP.
• Knowledge of Intel/ARM architectures and embedded hypervisors.
• Experience in developing device drivers or low-level software.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for PLCs.
• Work across diverse hardware/software environments including SoCs and RTOS.
• Promote continuous improvement of engineering tools and practices.
• Participate in an Agile team within SAFe and monitor team health and velocity.
• Lead design of controller features, coordinating with multiple teams.
• Build software libraries/frameworks for reuse across products.
• Collaborate with test teams to design testable requirements and automated tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

C++

Real-time embedded

Object-oriented design

Embedded software development

Intel/ARM architectures

Hypervisors

Linux/bare metal/RTOS

Safety standards IEC 61508/62443

CIP protocol

IEEE/communications protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Ethernet

USB

PCI Express

Job description

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Essential Functions

• Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for new Programmable Logic Controllers
• Work in many hardware and software environments, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to custom System on Chip architectures, and from general purpose to embedded real-time operating systems
• Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of engineering tools and practices across the global development organization
• Participate as a member of an agile team within the Scaled Agile Framework, and actively monitor and improve the overall health, predictability, and velocity of the team and the larger Agile Release Train
• Lead high- and detailed-level design of controller features and subsystems, providing coordination across Agile development teams, system and controller architects, marketing, and management
• Build software systems, libraries and frameworks to be used by other software developers as foundational building blocks for all products
• Partner with development, functional test, and system test personnel to construct testable requirements; design and implement test plans to meet product requirements; promote reliable automated test engineering practices and technology
• Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community

The Essentials

• You will have Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

The Preferred

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design and development
• Understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques, especially in C++
• Previous experience working with real-time embedded development environments
• Experience developing software to meet safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
• Experience developing automated tests and tools in a high level language such as Python
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering and application of engineering principles and practices in a related field
• Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
• Knowledge of communication protocols and technologies such as Ethernet, USB, or PCI Express
• Experience developing device drivers or other similar low-level embedded software
• Knowledge of modern Intel and ARM architectures
• Experience working with embedded Hypervisors and developing embedded software in a variety of software environments such as bare metal, embedded RTOS, or Linux
• Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science or controls

What we offer:

• Health Insurance, including Medical-Dental-Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life
• Parental and Caregiver Leave

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This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!