Embedded Software Engineer - Spectrum Control

Polluxa, Inc.; Fairview Township (York County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

4-day work week with 3-day weekend

Competitive wages

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement infrastructure for embedded Linux deployments and supporting software for the most advanced products. You will contribute to requirements, testing methodologies, and documentation while working with ARM-based processors and Yocto-driven builds.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, Linux expertise, and cross-functional collaboration on networking and test automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or CE.
• 5+ years of embedded software development.
• Expert Linux and Yocto knowledge including BSP, kernel config and U-Boot.
• Strong C/C++ for ARM, cross-compilation and interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Scripting in Python and Bash for build automation.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy the Linux OS using Yocto Build Flow.
• Maintain software revisions and deployments with Git and Docker.
• Develop embedded C/C++ software for ARM-based processors.
• Develop networking software infrastructure.
• Develop automated test software in C# for RF instruments.
• Utilize AI tools to boost productivity and problem solving.
• Define requirements and verification methods for embedded systems.
• Document system functionality in detail.
• Provide internal and external customer support as needed.

Skills

Embedded software

Linux

Yocto

C/C++

ARM

Networking

Python

Bash

Git

Docker

SCPI/VISA

JTAG/GDB

Education

BS in CS/EE

Tools

Yocto Build System

GDB

JTAG

VISA/SCPI

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

Embedded Software Engineer : The Embedded software engineer designs and implements infrastructure and applications for deploying embedded Linux and supporting software that operate on the most advanced products at Spectrum Control. The Embedded software engineer also develops the functional requirements and testing methodologies to verify system operation.

COMPENSATION RANGE: The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build and deploy the Linux Operating system using the Yocto Build Flow.
• Maintain software revisions and deployment using tools including GIT and Docker.
• Develop high-quality embedded application software in C/C++ for ARM-based processors.
• Develop computer networking software infrastructure.
• Develop automated test software in C# to control RF test instruments (signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters) and collect measurement data.
• Use Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance productivity and problem solve.
• Derive requirements and verification methods for embedded systems.
• Produce detailed documentation of system functionality.
• Provide internal and external customer support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience Years: 5+ years of embedded software development.
• Must have expert-level knowledge of the Linux operating system and building embedded Linux systems with Yocto, including custom layers and recipes, BSP integration, kernel configuration, device trees, and U-Boot.
• Must have strong knowledge of computer networking protocols and tools, and computer architecture.
• Must have strong C/C++ skills developing embedded software for ARM-based processors, including cross-compilation toolchains, hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), and debugging with JTAG/GDB.
• Must have strong scripting skills in Python and Bash for build automation and test tooling.
• Experience building embedded Linux for Altera or AMD FPGA SoCs preferred.
• Experience with C#/.NET for test applications preferred.
• Experience developing instrument control and test automation software using SCPI over VISA (GPIB, LXI/Ethernet, USBTMC) preferred.
• Knowledge of embedded security practices such as secure boot, encrypted filesystems, and signed software updates preferred.