Embedded Software Engineer 2

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

2 weeks of paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation reimbursement

Yearly bonus

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is seeking a system integration lead to drive onboard autonomy solutions for its hauling technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, evaluate, and implement system architectures across vehicle platforms.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on experience with robotics, hardware and software integration, and a strong background in C++/Python on Linux. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates in the United States.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a relevant role.
• BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Internships accepted as job experience.

Responsibilities

• Own onboard system designs and contribute to autonomy tech stack decisions.
• Identify and evaluate potential solutions for system integration.
• Break down solutions into deliverable work items with cross-team coordination.
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve system-level issues across hardware and software.
• Document designs and coordinate delivery with partner teams.

Skills

Robotics fundamentals

Team collaboration

Design process

Development processes

Autonomous robotics

Robotic hardware/electronics

Requirements decomposition

Risk/benefit analysis

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Product lifecycle

Data analysis

Safety frameworks (SOTIF)

Simulation tools

C++ familiarity

Python familiarity

Linux development

CAN/Ethernet familiarity

Education

BS Degree Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• The system integration lead assigns a task for a new requirement or issue.
• Collaborate within the hauling team, with process partners, and with SMEs to identify potential solutions and select one.
• Analysis may be required to understand the problem or to evaluate benefits and risks.
• Document the selected design and break it down into work items assigned to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate hardware availability with the component teams, development teams, and validation teams.
• Collaborate with delivery teams as needed during implementation.
• Collaborate with the validation team as they create a test plan. Support them as needed to triage issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The hauling application team is responsible for the overall onboard solution (vehicle level) for autonomous haulage machines. This position is to work under the direction of the team’s system integration lead.
• Contribute to onboard system designs and decisions
• Identify and evaluate potential solutions
• Analyze value and risk of proposed changes
• Break down solutions into actionable delivery elements
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve system level issues
• Design electronic and network architecture for autonomy tech stack used across all hauling autonomy products.
• Document designs and coordinate delivery with partner teams

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Years of experience: 2-4 years;
• Degree requirement: BS Degree Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Robotics and autonomy fundamentals
• Effective collaboration across teams with diverse skills
• Design process - evaluate tradeoffs without bias
• Experience with development processes
• Experience with autonomous or automated robotics
• Experience with robotic hardware and electronic systems
• Requirements decomposition and solution creation
• Risk and benefit tradeoff analysis
• Technical writing - design documentation
• Troubleshooting
• Familiarity with product lifecycle
• Data analysis and issue investigation
• Safety frameworks, such as functional safety or SOTIF
• Simulation tools for development and validation
• C++ and Python familiarity
• Development in a Linux environment
• CAN and Ethernet familiarity

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.