Embedded Software Engineer

Loxo; Moraine, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 90K-110K USD

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

LinHR is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a full-time role in Moraine, OH. You will own the embedded software lifecycle for automotive-grade systems, working closely with hardware teams to deliver robust code.

Responsibilities include design, implementation, testing, and optimization in C/C++ with RTOS. You will participate in code reviews, safety/compliance activities, and documentation efforts while supporting post-release field issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS.
• Hands-on embedded software experience on microcontroller targets.
• Strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems and debugging.
• Experience with RTOS and hardware interfaces (UART/SPI/I2C/CAN).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices from requirements to deployment.
• Develop, test, and debug system software for MCUs/MPUs in C/C++.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software interfaces.
• Analyze and optimize code for efficiency, memory, and timing.
• Integrate hardware/software and perform board bring-up.
• Create unit/integration tests and use debugging tools.
• Review code for standards, safety, and quality.
• Support QA, investigate defects, and drive fixes.
• Document designs, interfaces, and maintenance notes.
• Stay current with tools, RTOS, protocols, and trends.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Debugging

Code review

MISRA C

AUTOSAR

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

CI/CD

Version control

Static/dynamic analysis

Job description

Company Overview

LinHR Client is a leading global tier 1 auto parts supplier, celebrated for its innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. With two major Engineering sites in the USA—located in Moraine, OH, and Brighton, MI—and a combined team of approximately 150 employees, we are committed to driving technological progress and nurturing a vibrant, collaborative work environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer responsible for executing the full embedded software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through coding, testing, and maintenance for microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems.

This role designs and implements efficient, reliable code in C/C++ (and related tools), integrates with hardware, and collaborates with crossfunctional teams to deliver robust embedded products on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and deployment.
• Develop, code, test, and debug system software in C/C++ (and other relevant languages) for microcontrollers and microprocessors.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies based on system architecture and constraints.
• Analyze and optimize code and system resources for efficiency, stability, realtime performance, and memory/CPU usage.
• Integrate and validate new product designs, including board bringup, driver development, and HW/SW integration testing.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests; use debugging tools and instrumentation to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Review code and design for adherence to coding standards, safety/security requirements, and best practices.
• Support software QA, including defect analysis, regression testing, and continuous improvement of code quality.
• Provide postproduction support, including troubleshooting field issues and implementing software updates and patches.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as design specifications, interface descriptions, and user or maintenance notes.
• Stay current with embedded tools, RTOS platforms, communication protocols, and industry trends; recommend and adopt new techniques where appropriate.
• Design AUTOSAR compliant application and basic software for automotive embedded control systems; generate software design specifications to meet customer and internal requirements
• Develop and verify AUTOSAR and MISRA compliant software in accordance with software design specifications.
• Integrate and build software packages from modular code content, verify operation of integrated software to specifications, and release software packages for internal integration and validation testing.
• Lead root cause investigation of software issues that arise from customer and internal bench and vehicle testing.
• Adhere to corporate software process and quality standards and best practices for software development; Comply with ASPICE software process and quality requirements; maintain software quality documentation as required.
• Proactively participate as member of project teams, supporting team members in meeting project objectives and deliverables.
• Implement and document software in accordance with relevant safety, security, and coding standards (for example MISRA C, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 guidelines).

Requirement Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Handson experience developing and troubleshooting software on embedded targets.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded systems design using preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with software configuration management, version control, and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of OS concepts, IP/network protocols, and common hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.) as appropriate.
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets and to understand hardware constraints.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within crossfunctional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of embedded software development experience (more for senior roles).
• Experience in one or more domains: automotive ECUs, industrial controls, IoT devices, communications, or safetycritical systems.
• Experience with unit test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and static/dynamic analysis tools for embedded code.
• Knowledge of security practices for embedded systems and overtheair (OTA) update mechanisms.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (for example Python) for test automation and tooling.

Travel Required (%)

>50% travel to meet customers and suppliers with day travel to the various manufacturing facilities as required.

Language Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

Ability to use and understand Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint, Microsoft (email). This is additional to the computer skill requirements as stated in the requirement qualifications.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read and understand engineering prints/drawings. Good level of analytical skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to guide the efforts of support personnel. Good team building skills.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary 90K to 110K and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, medical, dental, vision, Pcard, Travel card, 401(k) with company match.
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your ability to unite people and execute solutions will directly impact business success.

LinHR Equal Opportunity Statement

LinHR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under LinHR's Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

LinHR is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for LinHR. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications. We encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

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