Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems

ITW; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Welding seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, test, and document software for welding equipment and controllers. You will work with hardware platforms, implement real‑time C/C++ code, and integrate embedded controls to deliver top‑tier welding performance.

Collaboration with power electronics, marketing, and product management will be essential. The role emphasizes staying current with industry trends, improving development processes, and meeting project deadlines through

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering with 1+ years of industry experience.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded software as described.
• Strong knowledge in embedded systems development including object‑oriented design in C/C++.
• Embedded memory management considerations and interfacing with embedded microcontroller peripherals.
• Real‑time task management including interrupt service routines.
• Familiarity with software development best practices: version control, code reviews, and testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware/software debugging techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and document embedded software for various hardware platforms.
• Create efficient, reliable C/C++ code to control devices and implement real-time algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and support new product initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems development.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to software development methodologies.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time OS

Debugging hardware/software

MCU/peripheral interfacing

Version control (Git)

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

FreeRTOS

Azure DevOps

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

ITW Welding seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, test, and document software for welding equipment and controllers. You will work with hardware platforms, implement real‑time C/C++ code, and integrate embedded controls to deliver top‑tier welding performance.

Collaboration with power electronics, marketing, and product management will be essential. The role emphasizes staying current with industry trends, improving development processes, and meeting project deadlines through