Embedded Software Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Embedded Software Engineer II to work onsite at our client in Oakville, IL (this is a direct hire position).

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded systems, applying engineering principles and programming knowledge to create solutions ranging from individual applications to large-scale systems.
• Work cohesively as a member of a development team, collaborating as needed with other team members with the end goal of maximizing quality and delivering on schedule.
• Design core software features that are scalable, portable, and maintainable, allowing for easier transitions to new and different hardware platforms.
• Write software code, embedded programs, and system protocols; implement effective repairs, modifications, and upgrades to the embedded code.
• Follow established corporate and project-level Software Development Processes, ensuring consistency of development standards.
• Participate in peer design and code reviews to ensure the best design and detect/resolve software bugs early in the development process.
• Participate in problem resolutions of software issues utilizing industry-known best practices.
• Provide issue recommendations and help oversee supplier corrective actions, traveling to supplier sites as needed to facilitate communication between engineering and suppliers.
• Design automatic testing routines; troubleshoot and resolve any system issues.
• Understand control systems, sub-systems, and component requirements of all systems; lead verification and validation planning, as well as compliance assessment and reporting.
• Manage all documentation, change control, and traceability.
• Use CI/CD systems (such as GitLab), bug tracking systems (such as Polarion, Jira), and adhere to the policies and practices followed by other software engineers across various teams.
• Participate in requirements analysis activities and provide inputs to software development teams.
• Work in tandem with system engineers to design the software functionality in detail.
• Establish test procedures and systems for inspection of software.
• Travel, as necessary, to supplier facilities, test facilities, and customer field sites to gather data, resolve problems, and explore software design alternatives.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of embedded software development on Yocto/Linux.
• Proficient in modern C programming, design patterns, core guidelines, templates, std library, idioms, and CMake.
• Intermediate knowledge of Linux and POSIX API.
• Basic knowledge of Yocto Project and Bitbake.

Preferred:

• Experience in vehicle applications including CAN communication, J1939 protocols, ISO-11783, and ISO-14229.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe) working methods.
• Knowledge of Internet-related networking and application protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, MQTT, XMPP, DDS.
• Knowledge of QT framework.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of automotive or industrial machinery.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects