Senior Embedded Software Engineer; Power Electronics

Job Title:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Employment Type:
Full-Time Direct Hire with comprehensive benefits

Industry: Power Electronics Manufacturing

Compensation: $160K - $180K

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software, platforms, board-support packages, and device drivers for new and existing products, working closely with other engineering disciplines.

• Design, implement, test, debug, and support embedded OS and application software that meets technical and customer requirements.
• Develop embedded software in C/C++, including reusable components for new and existing designs.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; track defects and validate fixes.
• Develop automated tests and tools in Python or a similar high-level language.
• Document designs through code comments, reports, and technical descriptions.
• Follow established coding standards and best practices, including version-controlled workflows and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure software/hardware compatibility and performance.
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, coordinating with functional groups and customers to meet deliverables and resolve issues.
• Drive innovative designs based on input from product management and customers.
• Use AI tools effectively to improve productivity and code quality.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Min 10 years of C++ object oriented embedded software development experience including object-oriented analysis and design skills, to create maintainable, modular, and reusable software architectures
• 5 years minimum experience with ARM processors, RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux), and bare-metal implementations.

• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture, timing, memory, interrupts, multithreading, real-time scheduling, IPC, and deterministic networking.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; well organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently under deadlines.

Milwaukee WI

Aleron companies;
Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.