Embedded Software Engineer

CareerCircle
Schaumburg, IL, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$114,400.0 - $249,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology JIRA Unit Testing Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Software Debugging Linux Embedded Software Firmware Formal Verification Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
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Job description

Linux Firmware Debugging Visionary Automation Innovation Reliability Unit Testing Version Control Embedded Systems Operating Systems Agile Methodology Embedded Software Software Development Firmware Development Requirements Analysis SharePoint Portal Server Bash (Scripting Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Real-Time Operating Systems Git (Version Control System) Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Design Elements And Principles Software Development Life Cycle Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), This role focuses on developing, integrating, and testing C++ embedded software for missioncritical RF systems within a realtime operating system environment. You will contribute across the full software development lifecyclefrom requirements and design through coding, verification, and hardware integrationwhile working in an Agile, labbased engineering setting. The position requires strong C++ and objectoriented programming skills, experience with Linux and realtime operating systems, and the ability to perform handson testing and debugging on embedded hardware in support of highreliability defense applications., * This role is located in Illinois.

  • Design, develop, and maintain C++ embedded software for realtime RF systems running on Linux and other realtime operating systems.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture and design, implementation, unit testing, integration, and verification.
  • Perform handson testing and debugging of embedded software in a lab environment, including integration of software with hardware platforms.
  • Work closely with crossfunctional engineering teams to integrate embedded software into complex RF and defense systems.
  • Use Agile development practices and tools such as Jira and Git (or similar) to plan work, track progress, manage code, and collaborate with team members.
  • Develop and maintain scripts (for example, in Python or Bash) to support build, test, integration, and automation activities.
  • Debug and resolve issues on embedded targets, including multithreaded and distributed embedded systems where applicable.
  • Support validation of software in lab environments, including ontarget testing and verification of functionality and performance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, coding standards, and best practices within the team.
  • Ensure that all software work products meet reliability, performance, and quality requirements appropriate for missioncritical defense systems., Google IT Automation with Python Embedded Software Engineer Actalent

Schaumburg, IL*On-Site

JIRA Linux Firmware Debugging Visionary Automation Innovation Reliability Unit Testing Version Control Embedded Systems Operating Systems Agile Methodology Embedded Software Software Development Firmware Development Requirements Analysis SharePoint Portal Server Bash (Scripting Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Real-Time Operating Systems Git (Version Control System) Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Design Elements And Principles Software Development Life Cycle Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) +0

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, Masters degree with 6 years of experience, or equivalent practical experience in software or embedded systems engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and objectoriented programming, with the ability to apply solid design principles from day one.
  • Experience developing embedded software on Linux or other realtime operating systems.
  • Handson experience in a lab environment, including testing, debugging, and integrating embedded software on hardware platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Git, or similar issuetracking and versioncontrol systems.
  • Scripting experience using languages such as Python or Bash to support development, automation, and testing tasks.
  • Experience working with embedded systems and firmware development.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to work independently, be selfsufficient, and quickly become productive in a complex engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with C++11 and modern C++ features.
  • Strong debugging and integration skills on embedded targets, including ontarget testing and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with multithreaded or distributed embedded systems.
  • Experience with SPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs or SoCs.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Experience developing embedded software on realtime operating systems (RTOS) is highly desirable.
  • Working knowledge on RFbased technology or defenserelated systems.
  • Experience with Linuxbased embedded systems and firmware development in a regulated or highreliability environment., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Embedded Software Engineer Actalent

Schaumburg, IL*Remote

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Google IT Automation with Python Embedded Software Engineer Actalent

Niles, IL*Remote

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About the company

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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