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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Methode Electronics
- **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Business Logic, Bluetooth, Booting (BIOS), Binary Space Partitioning, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Yocto, Integration Tests, Software Coding
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/394549474

## About the Role

Bachelor's in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).

3+ years developing embedded software in C/C++; demonstrated experience with lowlevel drivers and realtime constraints.

Handson debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and profilers; strong problemsolving and ownership.
Preferred qualifications

Experience with Yocto, bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and OTA/secure update mechanisms.

Industrial comms (CAN/J1939, PROFINET), diagnostics, and robust fault handling.

Familiarity with RFadjacent embedded systems, EMC/EMI, environmental testing, and product certification workflows (FCC/RED/UL/NEC, IEC/EN).

Exposure to safety or secure development practices across the product lifecycle (e.g., requirements arch V&V field maintenance).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

## Description

You will design, implement, and validate embedded software for rugged, industrial wireless control systems used in heavy equipment and safetycritical environments. The work spans platform bringup through application features, with close collaboration across hardware, RF, compliance, and manufacturing teams. Our products emphasize reliability, functional safety, and securebydesign practices throughout the lifecycle.

What you'll do

Develop firmware (C/C++, RTOS/Linux) including bootloader, BSP, device drivers, and application logic.

Develop in C/C++ on RTOS and/or embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot) targets; contribute to device trees, kernel modules, and HALs where needed.

Implement and document wired/wireless interfaces (CAN / J1939, UART, SPI, IC; Bluetooth where applicable); integrate with RF and baseband teams.

Apply coding standards and peer reviews; participate in design and module testing aligned with our R&D programming standards.

Create verification plans; automate unit/integration tests; support environmental/EMC/functional tests in our labs; triage field issues with production & service.

Contribute to secure-by-design and functional safety lifecycle activities (requirements, architecture, verification, validation, documentation). Understanding of functional safety concepts (IEC/ISO frameworks). Ability to contribute to safety requirements, verification evidence, traceability, and safety analyses.

Collaborate with hardware, RF, mechanical, and compliance teams.


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