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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Embedded Software, Emulators, Ethernet, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Information Technology, LonWorks Skill
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/213B7DD684A448BD9E14DF3E4F2AAFBE/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
 * 5+ years of experience developing embedded software/firmware in C/C++.
 * 2+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)., * Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
 * Experience in regulated industries (medical, industrial safety, automotive, etc.).
 * Experience with communication protocols, including:
 * HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer)
 * LON (Local Operating Network / LonWorks)
 * Proficiency with firmware debugging tools: JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers (UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet).
 * Demonstrated success delivering firmware across the full development lifecycle.
 * Strong experience with Agile development and DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD, automated testing).
 * Experience contributing to FMEAs and implementing firmware risk-mitigation strategies

## Description

* Translate high-level concepts into robust, scalable, maintainable firmware architectures.
 * Capture and document requirements and rationale for regulated products to ensure traceability and compliance.
 * Collaborate with hardware teams on hardware/firmware integration strategies and diagnostic coverage.
 * Work with Product Owners and stakeholders using Agile practices to maintain alignment and transparency.
 * Lead and adhere to development processes, conduct technical reviews, and deliver production-quality source code.
 * Ensure all firmware is well-documented, thoroughly tested, and version-controlled.
 * Perform unit testing using IDEs, debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes, communication analyzers, and logic analyzers.
 * Provide work breakdown structures, task estimates, and support project planning.
 * Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies throughout the firmware lifecycle.
 * Support system/subsystem/module architecture definition and refinement.


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