Software Engineer I

S&C Electric Company

Chicago, IL0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
Must know
Unit testingEmbedded systemsExcelMicrosoft OfficeLinuxJava
Work
On-site in Chicago
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Listed
Nov 9, 2026 · still open

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Key Responsibilities

  • Program Development: Assists in writing and debugging software according to specifications, following senior engineer direction. Supports basic feature implementation, simple problem-solving, and unit test development.
  • Technology Advancement: Explores new technologies and articles to build a broad understanding of the software engineering environment and industry trends.
  • Research & Documentation: Reviews existing documentation to understand requirements, architecture, and workflows. Contributes to basic documentation updates, notes, and development records.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works with senior engineers and project teams to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with project goals. Communicates progress effectively and asks questions for task completion and learning.
  • Continuous Learning: Actively learns tools, development environments, products, version control practices, and organization-specific processes. Builds awareness of broader engineering concepts.
  • Compliance: Understands and complies with all applicable Company policies and rules.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-2 Years of experience in software engineering, development, embedded firmware, or computer science.
  • Preliminary skills in effective problem-solving.
  • Ability to communicate internally.
  • Good interpersonal skills to foster collaborative working relationships.
  • Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation).
  • Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Good organizational planning and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including flexibility for extended hours.
  • Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Linux-based distributions.
  • Experience with Java programming.

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