Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Description

Onsite in Bloomfield, CT.

Our client seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for commercial elevator products. The role will contribute across the full lifecycle from concept through production, implementing features in C/C++, executing unit and integration tests, and supporting releases. The engineer will collaborate in a team setting, work with hardware simulators and tools, and maintain coding standards while supporting both legacy controls and new product development.

We can facilitate W2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr w2

• Design and develop embedded controls for elevator products across concept, design, validation, and production phases.
• Coordinate activities for elevator control system components, including control boards and field tools.
• Implement software features and change requests in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests using hardware simulators in an engineering lab.
• Document test procedures, results, software requirements, and design implementation details.
• Adapt to complex existing environments and understand elevator control hardware and interfaces.
• Perform regression testing to support software releases and enhance existing features.
• Execute configuration control and change management for new software.
• Troubleshoot field issues and deliver appropriate software solutions.
• Adhere to coding standards and promote code reviews to deliver cohesive software.
• Contribute to both legacy controls and new product development.

• BS or BA in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 7+ years of experience, or a master’s degree in software engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Embedded Linux or other RTOS experience (VxWorks, Thread
  
  X, Green Hills), inter-process communication, and multithreaded applications.
• or C# experience for designing UI/UX simulator tools.
• Hands‑on development with communication protocols such as CAN, RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, timers, EEPROM, and flash driver interfaces.
• Experience with source version control systems such as Git, Subversion, and Atlassian tools.
• Real‑time and multithreaded debugging using emulators, logic analyzers, remote debugging, oscilloscopes, serial analyzers, JTAG/BDM, and CANalyzer.
• Java or Python experience (preferred).
• Experience on Cold Fire and ARM 32‑bit microcontrollers (preferred).
• Experience with defect tracking software such as JIRA or Bugzilla (preferred).
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts (preferred).
• Ability to understand hardware design and schematics, including electrical one‑line and three‑line at a high level (preferred).
• Ability to work in elevator hoistways and machine rooms as needed (preferred).
• Background in product‑based companies (preferred).

• BS or BA in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or a master’s degree in software engineering.