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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sterling Engineering
- **Location:** Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Software Performance
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_96ee6e962

## About the Role

* Must have Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
 * Must have 6+ years of embedded software development experience
 * Strong experience developing embedded systems using C/C++, Linux, and RTOS environments
 * Experience with Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML, or React
 * Experience with embedded architecture, system integration, and performance optimization
 * Knowledge of embedded debugging tools and real-time software development
 * Knowledge of embedded controllers, sensors, and electromechanical systems
 * Experience with APQP, DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis (8D), and product development processes

## Description

Sterling Engineering is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer for a global engineering and manufacturing organization developing next-generation embedded control systems used in advanced transportation applications. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on highly visible new product development projects while designing real-time embedded software that powers critical electromechanical systems. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and seeing your work move from concept to production, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career., * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for controllers, sensors, and intelligent electromechanical products

 * Develop software architecture and embedded control solutions from concept through production launch
 * Optimize software performance, reliability, manufacturability, and overall system functionality
 * Participate in new product development activities using APQP and Stage-Gate methodologies
 * Perform software validation, verification, and system integration testing
 * Lead or support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for embedded software and electrical systems
 * Evaluate customer specifications and develop scalable embedded software solutions


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