Embedded Software Engineer

Essential Responsibilities:

Design and implement software for embedded systems from requirements analysis through production and commercial deployment. Maintain and enhance software deployed within existing embedded products and systems. Participate in design and code reviews. Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure system functional and interface requirements are met. Interact with customers and partners in technical discussions throughout the development and deployment phases.

Role Summary/Purpose:

In this role, the Embedded SW Engineer will design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain embedded software applications. The systems are primarily developed in C and/or C++ targeting various

embedded platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or comparable skill).

Strong C or C++ development and software architecture skills.

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience developing embedded software in both

RTOS and bare metal environments.

Experience writing multi-process / multi-threaded programs using C or C++.

Strong understanding of software design, methods, and architectural approaches.

Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

Desired Characteristics:

Experience in Agile software development environments including Scrum or Kanban.

Experience with ColdFire, ARM and/or PowerPC micro-processor in a C/C++ environment.

Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS232/RS422, HDLC, SPI, I2C, CAN.

Experience with embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) including Green Hills INTEGRITY.

Experience with software configuration management tools such as SVN or GIT.

Experience with SW analysis tools (such as Klocwork, Understand, PC-Lint), and SW unit test tools (such as VectorCAST etc.).

Experience in design of high reliability, safety, redundant fail-safe products.

Experience with industry standards (IEC 61508, DO-178B, Cenelec-50128, etc.).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79300-113000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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