Embedded Software Engineer

Mainstream Engineering

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with a minimum GPA of 3.3; M.S. or PhD preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded software development or controls, with strong proficiency in C/C++.
  • Experience in writing and managing software/system requirements and ensuring traceability.
  • Proficient in debugging and using standard tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR program restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop reliable embedded software in C/C++.
  • Develop clear software requirements and ensure compliance with traceability standards.
  • Plan and conduct verification and testing to confirm software meets requirements.
  • Integrate hardware by performing board bring-up and interface with sensors/actuators.
  • Maintain software configurations and version control in accordance with standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Inclusive work environment encouraging diverse perspectives.
  • Benefits package including health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Due to continued growth, our firm is seeking talented Embedded Software Engineers for a variety of disciplines, including embedded programming, software architecture design, software testing, motor control, and power electronics controls. Embedded Software Engineers play a critical role in developing our wide variety of products and provide vital sub-system design support for products related to thermal control and energy conversion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Software development: Design and implement reliable, deterministic embedded software in C/C++
  • Software requirements: Develop clear requirements and ensure bidirectional traceability between system requirements, code, and test cases
  • Verification and testing: Design and execute functional and/or automated testing to demonstrate full compliance with software requirements
  • Hardware integration: Perform board bring-up, interface with sensors/actuators, communicate with common protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, etc.), and debug hardware/software
  • Configuration management: Maintain version control and configuration management baselines in alignment with appropriate standards

Required Qualifications
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science required with a minimum GPA of 3.3 - M.S. or PhD a plus
  • 3-year minimum experience developing embedded software or controls, strong proficiency in embedded C/C++
  • Experience writing and following software and system requirements and requirements traceability
  • Proficiency in software debugging and using standard hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
  • United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing and following DO-178 documentation and processes
  • Experience with TI C2000 or STM32 microcontroller family
  • Experience with additional programming languages (C#, Python, assembly, etc.) and GUI design
  • Understanding of digital control algorithms, digital filters and the general control of power electronics systems

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