Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

RFA Engineering; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401k)

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an embedded software engineer to design, test and validate software for real-time control systems across medical, industrial, and aerospace applications. The role operates onsite at a world-class customer facility with a full benefit package.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant engineering field and hands-on experience in C/C++ development, embedded systems, and team collaboration in an engineering environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Software, Computer, Electrical, or other relevant Engineering degree.
• Experience with C or C++ development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines.
• Develop, debug, and validate embedded software for real-time control systems and machine applications.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators, communication networks, and other electronic control systems.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded software development

Real-time control systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors of Science in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Simulink/Matlab

Job description

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

This selected candidate will apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the embedded software and systems that make computers work. A typical embedded software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Develop, debug, and validate embedded software for real-time control systems and machine applications.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators, communication networks, and other electronic control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and system-level issues identified during development and testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including software requirements, design specifications, and test plans.

Requirements

• BS in Software, Computer, Electrical, or other relevant Engineering degree.
• Experience with C or C++ development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify needed actions and act to resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with CAN J1939 & LIN communication protocols.
• Experience with Simulink/Matlab Model Based Software Design.
• Experience with GitHub or similar version control systems.

• General machine knowledge of vehicles, mobile equipment, or heavy equipment.
• Able to read/understand electrical schematics.
• Experience with embedded controls or machine control systems.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on advanced machine control technologies.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Soft - LIN Bus

Novice

Soft - CAN Bus

Some Knowledge

Soft - Agile

Some Knowledge

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Computer Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Computer Science or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Electrical Engineering.

Bachelors of Science or better in Software Engineering.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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