Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Integration Developer

This role focuses on designing, building, and integrating embedded software for an aftermarket in-cab AI assistant platform used in heavy equipment. You will work on a solution that combines dedicated compute, a secondary display, voice-first interaction, machine integration, grounded Q&A, and connected-device capabilities such as over-the-air (OTA) updates, logging, and diagnostics. You will play a key role in hardware/software integration, machine interfaces, and system-level reliability to deliver MDP, MVP, and production-ready releases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components for the in-cab AI assistant platform.
• Implement software for device services, machine interfaces, diagnostics, logging, and overall system integration.
• Integrate software with compute, display, audio, and other hardware components used in the aftermarket kit.
• Support machine connectivity and interface development using approved communication protocols and clearly defined system boundaries.
• Contribute to OTA update, telemetry, diagnostics, and deployment capabilities required for successful product launch.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, boot behavior, and resource utilization on the target hardware platform.
• Develop automated unit tests and support integration, bench, and system-level testing to ensure robust releases.
• Troubleshoot defects across software, platform, and hardware integration boundaries, driving issues to resolution.
• Collaborate closely with architects, technical program managers, quality assurance professionals, and other developers to deliver working software increments and release-ready builds.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong experience with C++ and Linux-based embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with firmware and embedded C in embedded software environments.
• Experience with hardware/software integration in production or prototype systems.
• Experience building system services, middleware, or device-side applications.
• Familiarity with machine, vehicle, or industrial communication interfaces such as CAN, J1939, CDL, or similar environments.
• Experience with logging, diagnostics, telemetry, and troubleshooting in embedded systems.
• Experience developing automated unit tests and supporting integration testing.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities in complex embedded and system-level contexts.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with NVIDIA Orin, Jetson, or similar edge compute platforms.
• Experience with OTA update mechanisms and connected-device lifecycle management.
• Experience integrating audio, display, and peripheral components in embedded products.
• Background in heavy equipment, automotive, industrial IoT, robotics, or connected machinery.
• Familiarity with safety-constrained or compliance-driven systems.
• Experience with containerized or service-oriented architectures on edge devices.
• Experience supporting field testing, bench validation, or release builds.

Work Environment

You will work in a technology-driven environment focused on developing an aftermarket in-cab AI assistant platform for heavy equipment. The role centers on Linux-based embedded systems, C++ development, firmware and embedded C, and integration with edge compute platforms such as NVIDIA Orin or Jetson. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, QA, and program teams, contributing to system services, middleware, and device-side applications. The work involves extensive interaction with machine and vehicle communication interfaces like CAN and J1939, as well as connected-device capabilities including OTA updates, telemetry, logging, and diagnostics. You will participate in bench validation, integration testing, and potentially field testing to ensure reliable, production-ready releases in safety- and compliance-conscious environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chillicothe, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

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