Embedded Software Engineer

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc. seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the Robotics division and contribute to safety-critical machine detection applications.

The selected candidate will design, develop, integrate, test, and validate embedded software features for electronic control systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong Embedded C++, Linux experience, software design and analysis skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Embedded C++ development experience.
• Strong software coding, design, and analysis skills.
• Experience developing software for embedded electronic control systems.
• Strong experience with Linux environments.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub, debuggers, and compilers.
• Experience with C test and Google Test (GTest) suites.
• Experience designing and specifying system-level software features.
• Experience with machine communication/data links such as CAN and Ethernet.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and issue-resolution skills.
• Experience with software triage and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to develop validation plans and support software validation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical positions clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse and globally distributed engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software features using C++.
• Develop embedded software for machine safety and detection applications.
• Perform software design, analysis, implementation, debugging, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain software for embedded electronic control systems.
• Work with Linux-based embedded environments.
• Use Git/GitHub, debuggers, compilers, and other development tools throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform software integration and system-level troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve software defects through issue triage, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with systems, machine, hardware, and validation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support integration of embedded software with machine communication networks and data links.
• Work with CAN, Ethernet, and related communication technologies.
• Develop and execute software validation plans.
• Develop and maintain automated/unit testing using C test and Google Test (GTest).
• Support software integration and system-level testing.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot failures.
• Ensure software features meet defined functional and system requirements.
• Work within an Agile/Sprint development environment.
• Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with global machine, systems, software, and validation engineering teams.
• Clearly communicate technical challenges, recommendations, and project status.
• Work effectively within a culturally diverse and globally distributed team.

Skills

Embedded C++

Linux

Git/GitHub

Agile

Software design & analysis

Debugging

CAN

Ethernet

GTest

System-level software

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Master's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

Linux

GStreamer

Google Test (GTest)

CAN

Ethernet

Job description

Key Skills: Embedded C++, Embedded Software, Linux, Git/GitHub, Agile, Software Design & Analysis, Debugging, CAN/EthernetPosition Overview

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the Robotics division and contribute to the development of safety-critical machine detection applications.

The selected candidate will work as part of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, and validating embedded software features for electronic control systems. The role requires strong embedded C++ development skills, Linux experience, software design and analysis capabilities, and the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical contributor who can collaborate effectively with global teams across machine, systems, software, and validation engineering.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field plus 6-7 years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of relevant experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong hands-on Embedded C++ development experience.
• Strong software coding, design, and analysis skills.
• Experience developing software for embedded electronic control systems.
• Strong experience with Linux environments.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub, debuggers, and compilers.
• Experience with C test and Google Test (GTest) suites.
• Experience designing and specifying system-level software features.
• Experience working with machine communication/data links such as:
• CAN
• Ethernet
• Other embedded communication protocols
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and issue-resolution skills.
• Experience with software triage and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to develop validation plans and support software validation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical positions clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse and globally distributed engineering team.

Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded Software Development

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software features using C++.
• Develop embedded software for machine safety and detection applications.
• Perform software design, analysis, implementation, debugging, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain software for embedded electronic control systems.
• Work with Linux-based embedded environments.
• Use Git/GitHub, debuggers, compilers, and other development tools throughout the software development lifecycle.

System Integration & Troubleshooting

• Perform software integration and system-level troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve software defects through issue triage, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with systems, machine, hardware, and validation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support integration of embedded software with machine communication networks and data links.
• Work with CAN, Ethernet, and related communication technologies.

Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute software validation plans.
• Develop and maintain automated/unit testing using C test and Google Test (GTest).
• Support software integration and system-level testing.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot failures.
• Ensure software features meet defined functional and system requirements.
• Work within an Agile/Sprint development environment.
• Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with global machine, systems, software, and validation engineering teams.
• Clearly communicate technical challenges, recommendations, and project status.
• Work effectively within a culturally diverse and globally distributed team.

Desired / Preferred Skills

• Experience with GStreamer.
• Experience working with detection sensors and sensor-based applications.
• Experience in robotics, autonomy, or autonomous machine systems.
• Experience developing software for safety-critical applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 6-7+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 5+ years with a Master's degree.
• Strong Embedded C++ experience is mandatory.
• Linux + Git/GitHub experience is required.
• Strong software design, analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Must have experience with C testing and Google Test (GTest).
• Experience with CAN/Ethernet or other embedded datalinks is required.
• Prioritize candidates with robotics, autonomy, machine controls, sensor detection, or safety-critical embedded software experience.
• GStreamer experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in an Agile/Sprint environment.
• Strong communication skills are important, particularly the ability to clearly communicate technical viewpoints professionally and collaboratively.
• Experience working with global and culturally diverse engineering teams is preferred.