Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - RTOS, C/C++

Actalent

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 96,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to own firmware architecture, design, and testing across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate with hardware and product teams, apply Agile practices, and deliver production‑ready C/C++ firmware for safety‑critical systems with strong emphasis on traceability and quality.

Requires 5+ years in embedded software with RTOS, a Bachelor’s in CE/EE/CS, and hands‑on experience with JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and protocol

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software/firmware in C/C++.
  • 2+ years of experience with RTOS.

Responsibilities

  • Translate high‑level concepts into robust firmware architectures.
  • Capture and document requirements for regulated products.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams on integration strategies and diagnostics.
  • Work with Product Owners using Agile practices to maintain alignment.
  • Lead development processes and deliver production‑quality source code.
  • Ensure firmware is well‑documented, tested, and version‑controlled.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies across the firmware lifecycle.
  • Support system architecture definition and refinement.

Skills

Embedded software
C/C++
RTOS
Agile/DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CE/EE/CS
Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JTAG/SWD
Oscilloscopes
Logic analyzers
Protocol analyzers (UART/I2C/SPI/Ethernet)

Job description

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to own firmware architecture, design, and testing across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate with hardware and product teams, apply Agile practices, and deliver production‑ready C/C++ firmware for safety‑critical systems with strong emphasis on traceability and quality.

Requires 5+ years in embedded software with RTOS, a Bachelor’s in CE/EE/CS, and hands‑on experience with JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and protocol

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