Fully Remote Embedded Software Engineer

Lensa; Waterloo (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Fully Remote Embedded Software Engineer to enhance the safety and functionality of agricultural machinery's steering and braking systems. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and requires expertise in C++, safety standards, and software architecture. Standard benefits, including medical care and paid time off, are part of the offer.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Experience in software design and development for embedded systems in heavy machinery or automotive.
• Familiarity with creating software safety requirement specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze safety requirements and system architecture of agricultural machinery.
• Create software safety requirements documentation.
• Identify gaps in software traceability according to ISO 26262:2018.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 26262 standard

Hands-on experience in C++ for embedded systems

Experience analyzing safety requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Actalent is hiring a fully remote mbedded software engineer, for a full time job with a client located in Iowa. Position offers full time benefits, paid time off, OT pay, etc. Please apply with an updated resume that reflects the skills and qualifications below.

Job Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing and improving the safety and functionality of steering and braking systems in agricultural machinery. This role involves working with the latest technologies to enhance system safety and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current system safety requirements and system architecture of steering and braking systems for agricultural machinery.
• Examine current software requirements, software architecture documents, and C++ based embedded source code.
• Create software safety requirements and architecture documentation based on reverse engineered source code.
• Identify gaps in software traceability between requirements, design, code, and verification & validation according to the ISO 26262:2018 standard.
• Suggest software design improvements based on functional safety requirements and risk assessment.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of section 6 of the ISO 26262 standard.
• Hands-on experience in the design and development of software in C++ for embedded systems in off-highway heavy machinery or automotive.
• Experience analyzing risk assessments, safety requirements, and system architecture.
• Experience in creating software safety requirement specifications, architecture design documentation, and traceability concepts.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing control software for a distributed network for CAN or Ethernet communication.
• Knowledge of the ISO standard for agricultural machinery.
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a long-term role offering standard benefits, holidays, and paid time off. The work environment is based in an Iowa facility, with a preference for candidates who can work in a similar time zone and adhere to CST core hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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