Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for advanced vehicle control systems and embedded electronic products. This role combines embedded software development, controls engineering, systems integration, and software validation throughout the full project lifecycle. The primary focus is software development, controls implementation, system integration, and testing. Customer interaction is limited to requirements gathering, technical discussions, and periodic field validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded control software using C and C++.
• Translate customer and system requirements into software and control system functionality.
• Develop control algorithms and software for vehicle and mobile equipment applications.
• Participate in requirements gathering and system architecture discussions.
• Test and validate software through bench testing, simulation, and vehicle testing.
• Support ongoing adoption of Model-Based Design methodologies using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Collaborate with platform and product development teams to integrate software across complete vehicle systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software, controls, and system integration issues.
• Support commissioning and validation activities at customer locations.
• Participate in Agile development processes and two-week sprint cycles.
• Provide technical input during project planning and customer technical reviews.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with C or C++.
• Exposure to embedded systems or controls engineering.
• Experience testing and validating embedded systems.
• Understanding of control systems and real-time applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Internship or project experience developing embedded software.

Job Type & Location

• Permanent position.
• Based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.
• Hybrid position.

Pay And Benefits

• Pay range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00/yr.
• Comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings, development opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; employee assistance program.
• Income Protection: Company-provided life insurance; voluntary life coverage; short-term and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement: 401(K) plan with employer safe-harbor contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time-off (PTO) based on years of service; approximately 11 standard holidays per year.
• Personal & Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program; LinkedIn Learning opportunities; group/team training; Educational Assistance program.

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