Embedded Software Engineer II, Actuation Systems

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to work on C/C++ development for embedded hardware platforms in a lab environment. The role emphasizes MATLAB/Simulink model development and data analysis, with hands-on firmware integration and verification testing alongside cross-functional technical teams.

The candidate should have a STEM degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and be comfortable reading electrical schematics while collaborating with engineers on actuation systems and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with documenting work; extensively commenting code, or test benches and/or test software.
• Fundamentals with C/C++ development on embedded hardware platforms
• Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar
• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
• Knowledge of actuation communication busses; electromechanical actuators (using gears, ballscrews, leadscrews etc); position sensors; electronic controllers and power amplifiers; test equipment
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, and I2C protocols
• Ability to read an electrical schematic

Skills

C/C++ Development

MATLAB/Simulink Proficiency

Firmware Integration

GIT Configuration Management

Electrical Schematic Reading

Education

STEM Degree

Tools

GIT

Subversion

Test Equipment

Job description

• apply sound engineering practices to address technical problems while collaborating with technical teams including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, test engineering, systems safety engineering, and others.
• Hands‑on opportunity with firmware integration and verification testing in a laboratory environment is plentiful, thus enabling firsthand knowledge of system function and performance.
• The position will rely on fundamental understanding of C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and working with electrical and mechanical hardware.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM)
• a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with documenting work; extensively commenting code, or test benches and/or test software.
• Fundamentals with C/C++ development on embedded hardware platforms
• Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar
• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
• Knowledge of actuation communication busses; electromechanical actuators (using gears, ballscrews, leadscrews etc); position sensors; electronic controllers and power amplifiers; test equipment
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, and I2C protocols
• Ability to read an electrical schematic

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in C/C++ development for embedded hardware platforms, along with proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model development and data analysis. Strong collaboration skills with technical teams and hands‑on experience in firmware integration and verification testing are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C/C++ Development
• MATLAB/Simulink Proficiency
• Firmware Integration
• GIT Configuration Management
• Electrical Schematic Reading

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• C/C++ Development
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Firmware Integration
• Embedded Hardware Platforms
• Test Software Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Actuation Communication Busses
• Position Sensors
• Electronic Controllers
• Power Amplifiers

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Documentation

Industry Keywords

• STEM Degree
• Electromechanical Actuators
• UART Protocol
• SPI Protocol
• I2C Protocol

Tools & Technologies

• GIT
• Subversion
• Test Equipment