Embedded Software Engineer 3

Location: Mossville, Illinois • Job type: Contract • Work hours: 8am to 5pm

About the role

The main function of an embedded software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the embedded software and systems that make computers work. A typical embedded software engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required; will accept master's degree with 5 years of industry experience.
• 6-7 years of experience required.
• Strong coding and software design analysis skills.
• Capable of expressing positions without confrontation.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components.
• Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software.

Skills

• Solid programming experience in C or C++.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems, such as SQL.
• Proficiency with git, debuggers, and compilers.
• Experience with C test and G test suites.
• System-level feature design and specification.
• Familiarity with datalinks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.).

Pay

$55 - 60 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• AD&D and life insurance offerings.
• Short-term disability.
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).