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Embedded Software Engineer

Rockledge, FLOnsiteFull TimePosted 26 days ago

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Required skills

  • embedded programming
  • software architecture design
  • software testing
  • motor control
  • power electronics controls
  • thermal control
  • energy conversion
  • C/C++
  • software requirements
  • requirements traceability

Nice to have

  • DO-178 documentation
  • TI C2000
  • STM32
  • C#
  • Python
  • assembly

Role summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking talented Embedded Software Engineers to contribute to product development and sub-system design in areas like thermal control and energy conversion. Responsibilities include designing and implementing embedded software in C/C++, developing requirements with traceability, executing functional and automated testing, integrating hardware via common protocols (CAN, SPI, UART), and managing configurations. A B.S. in a relevant field, 3+ years of embedded C/C++ experience, and proficiency in debugging tools are required. Preferred qualifications include DO-178 experience, familiarity with specific microcontrollers (TI C2000, STM32), and knowledge of digital control algorithms.

Position Summary

Due to continued growth, our firm is seeking talented Embedded Software Engineers for a variety of disciplines, including embedded programming, software architecture design, software testing, motor control, and power electronics controls. Embedded Software Engineers play a critical role in developing our wide variety of products and provide vital sub-system design support for products related to thermal control and energy conversion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Software development: Design and implement reliable, deterministic embedded software in C/C++
  • Software requirements: Develop clear requirements and ensure bidirectional traceability between system requirements, code, and test cases
  • Verification and testing: Design and execute functional and/or automated testing to demonstrate full compliance with software requirements
  • Hardware integration: Perform board bring-up, interface with sensors/actuators, communicate with common protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, etc.), and debug hardware/software
  • Configuration management: Maintain version control and configuration management baselines in alignment with appropriate standards

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science required with a minimum GPA of 3.3 – M.S. or PhD a plus
  • 3-year minimum experience developing embedded software or controls, strong proficiency in embedded C/C++
  • Experience writing and following software and system requirements and requirements traceability
  • Proficiency in software debugging and using standard hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
  • United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing and following DO-178 documentation and processes
  • Experience with TI C2000 or STM32 microcontroller family
  • Experience with additional programming languages (C#, Python, assembly, etc.) and GUI design
  • Understanding of digital control algorithms, digital filters and the general control of power electronics systems

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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