Embedded Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation connected vehicle technologies for mission-critical mobile equipment. This individual will serve as a technical leader while remaining hands-on in software architecture, development, integration, and validation. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in embedded Linux, C/C++, connected vehicle technologies, and telematics, with a passion for building scalable, secure, and reliable embedded software solutions.

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and hands-on testing within vehicle environments to ensure software performs reliably in real-world operating conditions., Design & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for connected vehicle solutions.
• Build features supporting telematics, edge computing, remote diagnostics, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, vehicle network integration, and video recording/streaming capabilities.
• Develop high-quality, production-ready software using modern embedded development practices.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in software development.
• Define software architecture and establish engineering standards that promote scalability, security, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Software Architecture & Engineering Excellence

• Drive architecture decisions and design reviews.
• Promote clean, modular, and reusable software design using established design patterns.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Agile Delivery & Execution

• Support Agile development by improving backlog readiness, removing technical roadblocks, and ensuring predictable sprint and release execution.
• Partner with Product Owners and engineering leadership to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

Vehicle Validation

• Perform hands-on software testing, troubleshooting, and validation within heavy-duty vehicles and truck platforms.
• Validate software functionality under real-world operating conditions in manufacturing facilities and field environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with embedded, cloud, front-end, systems, and product engineering teams.
• Resolve complex technical challenges across multiple disciplines to ensure successful end-to-end solution delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience using C and C++.
• Experience developing and testing applications on Embedded Linux platforms.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, embedded design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience with networking protocols including TCP/IP and UDP.
• Proven technical leadership experience while remaining hands-on in software development.

• Experience developing connected vehicle, telematics, or mobile asset platforms that include:

• Cloud-connected architectures
• Cellular communications
• Remote diagnostics
• Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
• Fleet management technologies

Ability and willingness to perform hands-on testing inside vehicle cabs, manufacturing environments, and customer locations.

Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support and field validation activities. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rust for embedded software development.
• Experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle communication protocols including, Experience developing portable software across multiple embedded hardware platforms.

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity with one of our premier clients in Oshkosh, WI., SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .