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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** RFA Engineering
- **Location:** Dubuque, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Simulation, Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Github, MATLAB, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Simulink, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Case, Hardware Testing, Backend, Integration Tests
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_a279dffc

## About the Role

* 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 with a culturally diverse team
 * Ability to thrive in a team environment
 * Must have a valid Driver's License, * Experience with CAN J1939 & LIN communication protocols
 * Experience with Simulink/Matlab Model Based Software Design
 * Experience with GitHub
 * General machine knowledge of vehicles or heavy equipment
 * Able to read/understand electrical schematics

## Description

This position is associated with the design and development of Back-end embedded software that controls machine operations and functions. Development methods include C programming language and Model Based Software Design. Testing methods include bench testing, computer simulation testing, and machine testing., * Feature by feature Back-end software development per Software Requirements Document of embedded software applications that control vehicle functions

 * Integration of software in a multi-developer team using Continuous Integration process
 * Functional and integration testing prior to hand-off to software test and evaluation group
 * Development and release status tracking using the Agile development process
 * Creation and support of software for machine prototyping
 * Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues/updates posed by customer on the products released by the aftermarket team using engineering software and hardware tools
 * Creation of software design documentation
 * Design, develop and modify software features and libraries to integrate them into various microcontrollers
 * Work with software architects and developers to research and investigate project specific applications
 * Develop test cases to perform unit testing and regression testing for various aftermarket applications


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