Embedded Software Engineer 2 - (66973-1)
Chillicothe, IL - Onsite
12 months contract
Job Description:
Summary: 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.
Job 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 database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
- Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
- Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish 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 issue.
- 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:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
- 2-4 years experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Interpret customer requirements and develop software requirements, embedded software designs and validation plans. Troubleshoot embedded software and provide guidance to resolutions.
- Sub team consisting of 6 engineers
- Division of approximately 100 engineers
- Purpose of the team is to deliver software and electronic hardware to Client engine products around he world.
Why Client ? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”
Why this Role?
- This position has been an entry into may more opportunities at Client ranging from software code development to systems engineering.
Typical task breakdown:
- Software cadence is approximately a 3 month effort and you will support the software development process through requirements interpretation, software design, documentation and validation. During that time this position will intake software control strategy ideas and models, develop software requirements documentation and then advise on software design. Then aid in the development of the software validation plan and execution.
- Electronic hardware requirements development usually run 6-12 months. This work will work with system engineers to develop a list of requirements needed for a project.
Interaction with team:
- This position will work with engine product groups, ICS system engineers and ICS software developers.
Work environment:
- Office environment and virtual environment for overseas team members.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
- 2-4 years experience required.
- No 2 year degree’s
- Willing to take Master’s with 2+ years of experience
Top 3 Skills
- Software Controls experience
- Good writing skills, (technical)
- Good communication/organization
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Understanding of Matlab software and ability to open, digest and communicate functionality.
- Ability to write technical documentation of software designs.
(Desired)
- Ability to develop Matlab models.
- Internal combustion Engine design understanding
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Microsoft 360 suite
- Oral and written communications
Travel Requirement: none
Export Control Requirements: YES
Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com
