Embedded Systems Engineer — Real-World Machine Controls

Spudnik Equipment Company; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spudnik Equipment Company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Blackfoot, ID to develop control software for agricultural equipment. You will work hands-on with machine control, sensors, actuators, and operator interfaces, testing on real equipment and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will contribute to software architecture, standards, and continuous improvement, engaging across prototype, production, field testing, and service support to deliver robust control solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
• Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Understanding of embedded systems, real-time software, and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and basic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ for real-time machine control.
• Design control logic for hydraulic, electric, and electromechanical functions.
• Develop operator interfaces for setup, diagnostics, and operation.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, controllers, displays, and networks into complete systems.
• Test and validate software on bench systems and field equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Willingness to work in shop/field

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Embedded C/C++ development

Microcontrollers/ECUs/RTOS

CAN/SAE J1939/CANopen/ISO 11783

Git or version control

Electrical schematic CAD tools

Job description

Spudnik Equipment Company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Blackfoot, ID to develop control software for agricultural equipment. You will work hands-on with machine control, sensors, actuators, and operator interfaces, testing on real equipment and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will contribute to software architecture, standards, and continuous improvement, engaging across prototype, production, field testing, and service support to deliver robust control solutions.