Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description:

• 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 the database to the management system or direct others in coding descriptions.

• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources

• Review project requests describing database users need to estimate time and cost required to accomplish a project.

Skills:

• 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. Solid programming experience in C or C++

• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering curriculum plus 1 or more years of relevant embedded control development or testing experience, or an advanced engineering degree with a focus on controls, mechatronics, or robotics.

Technical Skills:

(Required)

• Matlab Simulink and Stateflow

• Proficient with MathWorks suite of tools

• Experience developing software in Python and C

• Test and troubleshoot embedded software on physical hardware

(Desired)

• Generate c-code using MathWorks autocode generator

• Test and troubleshoot embedded software in a virtual environment that simulates physical hardware

• Working knowledge of Vector’s data acquisition tools