Embedded Software Engineer II C, C++

Position Summary:

• Performs software development activities including design, implementation, and integration.
• Experience programming embedded systems using C/C++.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded development environments.
• Basic understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, and PWM.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and component datasheets.
• Experience using debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
• Understanding of interrupt-driven software design and embedded system fundamentals.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based motion control systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Implement software on bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Support the development of stepper motor control functions, sensor interfaces, and control algorithms.
• Develop and maintain low-level software components, including:
  • GPIO, timer, and peripheral drivers
  • Interrupt service routines (ISRs)
  • Basic DMA implementations
• Assist with debugging embedded software and hardware integration issues.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to:
  • Interpret schematics and datasheets
  • Support board bring-up and hardware validation activities
• Develop and test interfaces for embedded peripherals and communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, and PWM.
• Participate in firmware testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Use debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to investigate system issues.
• Contribute to firmware improvements for reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including code comments, test procedures, and design documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

• Exposure to motion control systems, stepper motors, or sensor-based control applications.
• Experience with RTOS platforms such as ThreadX or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
• Familiarity with medical devices or other regulated product development environments.
• Understanding of software verification and validation practices.
• Knowledge of embedded software development lifecycle and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Exposure to EMC/EMI considerations in embedded system design.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Associates Degree plus minimum 4 years of related experience or Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum 2 years of related experience or Master's Degree plus typically 1 year of related experience or waiver based on experience.
• Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in computer code (Assembly, C, C++, Java, C#, etc.) found in product development.

International Mobility

Required:

• No

Travel Requirements: