Embedded Software Engineer II

RFA Engineering

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Bonus Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

RFA Engineering in the United States seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II to join our engineering team at a world-class facility. You will develop embedded software for mining, robotics, automation, and machine control applications, from design through deployment.

Work closely with systems, software, validation, and global teams; participate in agile processes, perform testing, troubleshooting, and optimization, and contribute to continuous improvement of embedded controllers and networks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, EE or related field.
2-4 years software development experience.
Strong C/C++ and Python programming.
Experience in embedded or real-time control systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Design and implement embedded software for devices from requirements through production deployment.
Develop embedded software features using C++, Python, and modern software development practices.
Participate in software architecture, design reviews, requirements decomposition, and system integration activities.
Support software validation, testing, and verification throughout the development lifecycle.
Troubleshoot software and system issues and implement corrective actions.
Develop and execute test cases to perform unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing.
Travel to customer or supplier locations as needed (up to ~25%).

Skills

C/C++/Python

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Embedded/RTOS

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

ROS1/ROS2

OpenCV / Computer vision

GitHub

CAN / Ethernet

AWS (S3, EC2, Batch)

Job description

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Embedded Software Engineer II

This selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff supporting the development, integration, validation, and deployment of embedded software solutions used in advanced mining, robotics, automation, and machine control applications. Work will include software design, feature development, integration, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement activities involving embedded controllers, machine systems, sensors, communications networks, and data management technologies. The work will be highly collaborative with systems, software, machine, validation, and global engineering teams .

Responsibilities

De sign and implement software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production deployment.
Develop embedded software features using C++, Python, and modern software development practices.
Participate in software architecture, design reviews, requirements decomposition, and system integration activities.
Support software validation, testing, and verification throughout the development lifecycle.
Troubleshoot software and system issues and implement corrective actions.
Develop and execute test cases to perform unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing.
Support precision mining, machine automation, robotics, and control system applications.
Collaborate with machine, systems, software, and validation teams located across global engineering organizations.
Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and backlog refinement.
Analyze and improve software performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Support communication and integration of software systems utilizing CAN, Ethernet, and related data networks.
Create and maintain technical documentation, software designs, and development records.
Support deployment and validation activities for prototype and production systems.
Travel to customer or supplier locations pending project need (up to ~25%).
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Requirements

B achelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field required.
2-4 years of software development experience. Relevant internship experience will be considered.
Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
Experience with software development for embedded or real-time control systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Must have a valid Driver's License.

Desired Attributes

E xperience with ROS1 or ROS2.
Experience with OpenCV, machine vision, machine learning, or computer vision applications.
Experience with GitHub or similar version control systems.
Experience with CAN, Ethernet, or other machine communication networks.
Experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, and Batch.
Experience developing software for robotics, automation, autonomous systems, or advanced machine technologies.
Experience working within Agile software development environments
Experience supporting software integration, validation, and deployment activities.
Ability to work effectively with globally distributed engineering teams.
Strong communicator with the ability to effectively present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on advanced software, robotics, autonomy, and precision technology solutions
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Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.