Embedded Software Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Franksville, WI team. You will design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software across products, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure performance and compatibility.

The role emphasizes code quality, documentation, peer reviews, and driving innovative designs. You will lead assigned projects and work both independently and with the team to meet critical deadlines,

Qualifications

• 10+ years embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ experience with OO design and modular architectures.
• Experience with real-time OS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/Embedded Linux).
• Networking: TCP/UDP/HTTP(S) familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software architectures.
• Develop embedded software in C and C++ for new and existing designs.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing with defect tracking.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS experience

Python scripting

Debug tools

Version control

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GCC toolchain

GDB

Oscilloscopes

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our development team at our facility in Franksville, WI. The Software Engineering team designs, implements and maintains the software within our products throughout the entire software development life cycle.

Position Overview

The Embedded Software Engineer will work together with other engineering disciplines to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software applications, platforms, board-support packages and device drivers for new and existing product designs.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, debug, and support embedded operating-system and application software architectures that satisfy technical and customer product requirements.
• Develop embedded software in C and C++, including reusable software and system components for new and existing designs.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; track reported defects; and verify the effectiveness of fixes through thorough validation.
• Develop automated tests and tools in a high-level language such as Python.
• Document designs clearly with comments, reports, and technical descriptions.
• Follow established coding standards and embedded software development best practices.
• Design and implement code within a controlled workflow using version control.
• Conduct and participate in peer code reviews.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to plan, design, and develop products that ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility.
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, coordinating with functional groups and customers to meet deliverables and resolve technical or product issues.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team while consistently meeting critical deadlines.
• Drive innovative designs based on input from product management and end customers.
• Use AI tools appropriately and effectively to improve productivity and code reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant embedded software development experience.
• Strong experience with C/C++ embedded software development including object-oriented analysis and design skills, to create maintainable, modular, and reusable software architectures.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture, timing, memory, interrupts, multithreading, real-time scheduling, IPC, and deterministic networking.
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Embedded Linux.
• Proficiency with test and debug tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with networking protocols, including TCP, UDP, and HTTP/HTTPS; prior experience with industrial wired networks is a plus.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse professionals.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.