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Swoon is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a 24-month contract in Peoria, IL. This role involves designing and developing software for embedded systems and ensuring their efficiency and reliability. Candidates must have substantial experience in C/C++, real-time operating systems, and robotics.
The ideal applicant will be a self-starter who can work collaboratively within an engineering team. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make impactful contributions in automation and autonomy projects.
Location: onsite Mossville, IL 100% M-F; open to relocation candidates but MUST be able to be onsite day 1 of contract (max 2 weeks from offer) and relocate at own costs (swoon nor client provide relocation services)
Type: Contract
Length: 24 months-possibility to convert to full time
Screenings: tech prior to submission, full panel drug and background once hired
IV process: 1 or 2 rounds
+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time
ults The main function of an embedded software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the embedded software and systems that make computers work. A typical embedded software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applica
tions. Job Responsibi
lities: Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product
lines. Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descr
iptions. Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system
resources Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish h proje
ct. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpers
onal skills. Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets fo
r components
Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing a
nd delivery. Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to re
solve issue. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Solid programming experience
in C or C++ Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems, such as SQL, Visua
n/Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant fi
eld required. 2-4 years experie