Embedded Software Engineer, Real-Time & Safety Systems

MSA, The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking an embedded systems engineer to design real-time software in C/C++. You will own features from concept to delivery and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve safety-critical problems.

The role emphasizes robust architecture, risk management, and mentoring junior engineers, with opportunities to influence hardware bring-up and wireless integration in a global, mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in real-time embedded system and software design/implementation in C/C++.
• Ability to distill deep technical information for buy-in and collaboration.
• Adaptable in ambiguous environments with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading development and guiding architecture/ design decisions.
• Knowledge of wireless communications (BLE, Cellular) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a tech company that makes life-saving solutions for firefighters and industrial workers.
• Influence direction and decision-making across multiple technology stacks.
• Own features and delivery quality, translating customer needs into robust implementations.
• Lead and mentor a team through solution development and risk mitigation.

Skills

Real-time embedded systems

C/C++ engineering

Technical leadership

Wireless BLE经验

Education

ABET-accredited BSCE/BSEE

MS degree may substitute for up to 1 year experience

Tools

CMake

CI/CD tooling

Embedded toolchains

Job description

MSA Safety is seeking an embedded systems engineer to design real-time software in C/C++. You will own features from concept to delivery and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve safety-critical problems.

The role emphasizes robust architecture, risk management, and mentoring junior engineers, with opportunities to influence hardware bring-up and wireless integration in a global, mission-driven company.