Embedded Software Engineer 3

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer 3Contract Duration: 24 monthsLocation: Chillicothe, ILWork Arrangement: OnsitePay Range: $60 - $63 per hourSummaryThe Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and troubleshooting embedded software features for safety-focused machine applications. The role involves working with embedded C++, Linux, GitHub, datalinks, system-level feature design, validation planning, and issue resolution within an Agile sprint environment. The candidate must demonstrate strong coding ability, software design analysis, problem-solving skills, concise written communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams in a fast-paced onsite engineering environment.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, integrate, and test embedded software features for safety-related machine applications.Develop embedded software using C++, Linux, GitHub, debuggers, and compilers.Support full software development lifecycle activities including requirements decomposition, design, development, reviews, integration, testing, and delivery.Analyze and improve software efficiency, stability, scalability, and system performance.Troubleshoot embedded software issues through triage, debugging, and root cause investigation.Develop and support validation plans for embedded software features and system-level functionality.Collaborate with global machine, systems, software, and validation teams to align on project goals and deliverables.Participate in Agile sprint activities including daily standups, design reviews, sprint planning, and issue tracking.Work with embedded electronic controls used in safety detect machine applications.Support system-level feature design and specification activities.Work with datalinks and communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, or similar embedded communication systems.Review project requests and technical requirements to estimate development effort, identify risks, and support project planning.Read schematics and component data sheets to support embedded software development and troubleshooting.Communicate technical findings, risks, updates, and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required.6-7 years of embedded software engineering experience required.Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant industry experience may be accepted.Strong programming experience in C or C++ required.Experience developing embedded software in a Linux environment required.Experience with Git, debuggers, and compilers required.Experience with C Test, G Test, or similar software test suites required.Experience with system-level feature design and software specification required.Experience with datalinks such as CAN, Ethernet, or similar communication protocols required.Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, functional specification authoring, development, testing, and delivery.Ability to troubleshoot software and system issues and make changes as needed to resolve problems.Knowledge of reading schematics and component data sheets preferred.Experience working in an Agile sprint environment preferred.Robotics, autonomy, detect sensor, or safety system experience preferred.GStreamer experience preferred.Must be able to work onsite 5 days per week.SkillsEmbedded C/C++ Development: Strong ability to design, code, debug, and test embedded software features.Linux Development: Experience working in Linux-based embedded software environments.Software Design Analysis: Ability to evaluate requirements, develop specifications, and design system-level software features.Debugging and Troubleshooting: Ability to identify, triage, and resolve embedded software issues.Git and Development Tools: Experience using Git, debuggers, compilers, and related development tools.Software Testing: Experience with C Test, G Test, or similar test frameworks.Communication Protocols: Experience with CAN, Ethernet, or other embedded datalink communication systems.Validation Planning: Ability to support or develop validation plans for software features and system functionality.Agile Development: Experience working in sprint-based development environments with daily standups and design reviews.Technical Communication: Concise written communication style with ability to clearly document findings, updates, and recommendations.Collaboration: Ability to work with machine, systems, software, and validation teams across a global organization.Problem Solving: Strong ability to analyze technical issues and develop practical solutions.Emotional Intelligence: Ability to express technical opinions clearly and professionally without confrontation.Initiative and Ownership: Self-motivated, accountable, and able to drive tasks through completion.Preferred Technical Areas: Robotics, autonomy, detect sensors, machine safety systems, and GStreamer.#INDOEM