Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer - Onsite | Mossville, IL

Compensation: Up to $58 - $61 an hr

We’re hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to design, build, and validate low-level software and FPGA solutions for production electronics. You’ll work hands-on across I/O drivers, OS integration, boot/board init, BSPs
, and FPGA (HDL) development
, interfacing directly with a broad range of electronic control hardware (e.g., ECUs/ECMs). This is a fully onsite role in a hardware-rich environment, ideal for engineers who love seeing their code run on real boards and machines.

• Design & implement embedded software from requirements through production release for complex electronic control products.
• Develop low-layer software
  : boot/bring-up, BSP, device drivers, non-volatile memory, diagnostics, and board initialization.
• Own FPGA/HDL work (Verilog/VHDL): design, synthesis, timing/constraints, and integration with embedded software.
• Analyze & optimize efficiency, stability, and scalability at the system and resource level (RTOS/Linux).
• Create technical documentation (requirements, interface specs, release notes) and manage code via version control and modern SDLC practices (Agile preferred).
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams; review schematics/datasheets and support bench bring-up, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
• Contribute to estimates for scope, schedules, and risks; support product maintenance and feature enhancements.

Required

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–7 years of industry experience in embedded software/firmware.
• Strong C/C++ for embedded targets; familiarity with RTOS and/or embedded Linux.
• Hands-on with device drivers and board bring-up (SPI, I²C, UART, GPIO, ADC/DAC, memory interfaces).
• FPGA/HDL experience (Verilog or VHDL) including synthesis and P&R flows.
• Ability to read schematics/datasheets and troubleshoot at the HW/SW boundary.

Nice to Have

• ECU/ECM domain experience (controls, diagnostics, bootloaders, non-volatile memory).
• CAN/J1939 or automotive/industrial communications.
• Tooling:
  Git, Jira/Azure Dev Ops, static analysis, CI/CD for firmware; MATLAB/Simulink for model-based workflows.
• Familiarity with embedded database/logging structures, BSP customization, and secure boot concepts.

Soft Skills

• Clear written and verbal communication, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ownership mindset, ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hardware-centric environment.