Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid (C/C++, RTOS)

Eaton’s ES‑AMER ESS division is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer. The expected annual salary range for this role is $105,000 to $154,000 per year. What You’ll Do This position is located at either Eaton Plymouth, MN or Franksville, WI and will provide relocation assistance for candidates currently residing in the U.S. It offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Lead high‑level design activities for new product features. Lead system interface design activities and resolve integration issues. Evaluate system performance requirements to assess the suitability of embedded software and hardware components. Design and implement features for power system intelligent electronic devices, including protection algorithms, diagnostics/prognostics, communication protocols, cybersecurity, and other relay, control and monitoring functions using C/C++. Collaborate with product owners, functional managers, systems engineering to translate product and system requirements into firmware designs and stories, developing module and system‑level code and unit tests. Participate in tasks related to new product and feature development including planning, estimation, design, programming, unit testing, peer review, integration and release. Collaborate with external and internal customers such as Marketing, Service, Operations and other engineering teams throughout the product development life cycle. Participate in the analysis and specification of embedded software subsystems. Design and implement unit tests to support developer testing activities and integration with continuous integration pipelines. Participate in and lead design and code reviews. Plan and execute tasks in collaboration with the project team to meet objectives. Evaluate and recommend software development process improvements in collaboration with engineering management. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 4 years’ experience working on embedded systems or embedded software development. U.S. employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years’ experience using C/C++. Familiarity with hardware drivers and embedded applications, networking, and related areas primarily using C and C++. Demonstrated competency with embedded software development environments and tools for Embedded Linux. Familiarity with network protocols such as Serial, TCP/IP, Ethernet. Experience designing and implementing virtualized environments for embedded software designs. Understanding of object‑oriented design principles, secure coding, and cybersecurity best practices. Knowledge of real‑time operating system concepts. Experience modeling systems with UML or similar methodologies and developing use‑case models for real‑time behavior. Ability to work effectively in an Agile Scrum or other iterative development environment. Experience with test‑driven development and familiarity with unit test frameworks (e.g., GoogleTest, GoogleMock, xUnit++). Experience with multi‑core embedded systems. Experience using SDLC management tools in a team environment (e.g., Jira, Git). Knowledge of power systems, switchgear, and regulator control products is an added advantage. Skills Ability to travel up to 10%. Effectively lead, work, and communicate within a global team environment. Collaborate with global multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to deliver products and features. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues. Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving. Self‑starter with the ability to operate with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. Strong planning and organizational skills. EEO Statement We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered, consistent with relevant local laws. Benefits Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eaton