Embedded Software Engineer

job summary:
The main function of this position is to apply the principles of electrical engineering and computer science to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of embedded solutions for electronic systems. A typical embedded engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests hardware-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. This assignment develops the low-layer software (such as I/O drivers, Linux kernel, boot, etc.) which interfaces with client's wide variety of telematics and displays electronic hardware.

location: Chillicothe, Illinois
job type: Contract
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Concept, design, test, document, and promote new software features and processes Perform requirements analysis and decomposition Evaluate new languages, development tools, or processes Perform product maintenance; manage the software lifecycle through version control and configuration management Keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies Communicate technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other units Support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers. qualifications:
Top 3 Skills:

Real world experience implementing software for embedded Linux is key requirement.

C/C++/Rust

Kernel building & Linux device drivers

Required Skills and Experience:

Minimum BS in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / similar REQUIRED

5-7 yrs industry experience. Will accept Master's or higher relevant internship/project experience toward minimum.

Ability to troubleshoot issues and make software/system changes as needed to resolve issues

Ability to research technical topics and learn new technologies and approaches

Verbal & written communication skills, customer service and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience with control software design patterns and anti-patterns

Software development process theory and practices such as Agile

Experience designing embedded electronics controls, display, or telematics software, including development of FPGA HDL & synthesis, device drivers, SPI/I2C peripheral interfacing, hardware diagnostics, operating system configurations, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initialization, and other chip-level interfacing.

Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components

Experience with GIT configuration management tool

Experience with scripting using Python

Experience with RTOS development (i.e. Free RTOS)

Experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, and WiFi

Experience with CAN, J1939, and other data link protocols

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.