Embedded Software Engineer

spectrumcontrol; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits from day 1 employment

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement infrastructure for embedded Linux and supporting software on AMR-based products. You will develop the functional requirements and testing methodologies to verify system operation.

The role emphasizes building Linux with Yocto, C/C++ development for ARM cores, and automated test tooling. On-site collaboration at multiple locations with travel to Frederick, MD is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Expert-level Linux knowledge and Yocto-based embedded Linux builds.
• Strong C/C++ for ARM processors with cross-compilation and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy Linux OS using the Yocto Build Flow.
• Maintain software revisions and deployment with Git and Docker.
• Develop embedded C/C++ software for ARM-based processors.
• Develop networking software infrastructure.
• Create automated test software (C#) to control RF instruments and collect data.
• Apply AI tools to enhance productivity and problem solving.
• Derive requirements and verification methods for embedded systems.
• Produce detailed system documentation and support customers as needed.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux (Yocto)

Python

Bash

SCPI/VISA

JTAG/GDB

Networking

Cross-compilation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Git

Docker

U-Boot

Yocto

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

Embedded Software Engineer

The Embedded software engineer designs and implements infrastructure and applications for deploying embedded Linux and supporting software that operate on the most advanced products at Spectrum Control. The Embedded software engineer also develops the functional requirements and testing methodologies to verify system operation.

COMPENSATION RANGE

The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Build and deploy the Linux Operating system using the Yocto Build Flow.
• Maintain software revisions and deployment using tools including GIT and Docker.
• Develop high-quality embedded application software in C/C++ for ARM-based processors.
• Develop computer networking software infrastructure.
• Develop automated test software in C# to control RF test instruments (signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters) and collect measurement data.
• Use Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance productivity and problem solve.
• Derive requirements and verification methods for embedded systems.
• Produce detailed documentation of system functionality.
• Provide internal and external customer support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience Years: 5+ years of embedded software development.
• Must have expert-level knowledge of the Linux operating system and building embedded Linux systems with Yocto, including custom layers and recipes, BSP integration, kernel configuration, device trees, and U-Boot.
• Must have strong knowledge of computer networking protocols and tools, and computer architecture.
• Must have strong C/C++ skills developing embedded software for ARM-based processors, including cross-compilation toolchains, hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), and debugging with JTAG/GDB.
• Must have strong scripting skills in Python and Bash for build automation and test tooling.
• Experience building embedded Linux for Altera or AMD FPGA SoCs preferred.
• Experience with C#/.NET for test applications preferred.
• Experience developing instrument control and test automation software using SCPI over VISA (GPIB, LXI/Ethernet, USBTMC) preferred.
• Knowledge of embedded security practices such as secure boot, encrypted filesystems, and signed software updates preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-site expectations vary with development phase: during hardware bring-up, integration, and test periods, daily on-site presence at the bench is required; during design and software-focused phases, remote work is supported. Candidates should not expect a fixed weekly hybrid schedule - flexibility follows the needs of the hardware. Travel to our manufacturing facility in Frederick, MD is required at least once per month. This role will be based at one of Spectrum Control's facilities in Marlborough, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Fairview, PA; or Delmar, DE. Candidate should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].