Embedded Software Developer C++

RFA Engineering•Chillicothe, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced Embedded Software Developer with C++ skills to join their engineering team. The selected candidate will work with experienced staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools and processes. This position operates onsite at a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility. It is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, offering opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by customers, and internal advancement within RFA Engineering. The main function of this role is to apply computer science and mathematical analysis principles to design, develop, test, and evaluate embedded software and systems. Typical duties include researching, designing, developing, and testing operating system-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for various applications.

Requirements

BS in Software, Computer, Electrical, or other relevant Engineering degree.
Experience with C or C++ development.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated, quick learner, with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to identify needed actions and act to resolve issues.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Must have a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a customer-focused approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, component datasheets, and hardware interface documentation.
Understanding of the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, system analysis, software design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Experience debugging embedded software and hardware issues, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve system reliability.
Knowledge of computer hardware architectures, microcontrollers, embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and peripheral interfaces.
Strong programming experience in C and/or C++ , including object-oriented design principles, data structures, memory management, and embedded software development best practices.
Familiarity with embedded development tools, IDEs, debuggers, version control systems (Git), and software configuration management processes.
Experience developing, maintaining, or interacting with databases and software applications utilizing technologies such as SQL , Visual Basic, or similar programming languages and development environments.
Ability to create and maintain software design documentation, test plans, technical specifications, and validation reports.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, or similar embedded networking technologies is preferred.
Experience with software testing, verification, validation, and continuous improvement methodologies in embedded product development environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement embedded software solutions in C++ for embedded devices and systems, supporting the full product lifecycle from requirements definition through production deployment and ongoing product support.
Develop and maintain firmware and software architectures for real-time embedded applications, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and quality requirements.
Analyze, debug, and optimize software performance to improve system efficiency, stability, scalability, and resource utilization across embedded platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define software requirements, develop technical specifications, and integrate software with hardware components and communication interfaces.
Design, implement, and maintain logical and physical database structures, data management solutions, and associated software interfaces to support application functionality and system performance.
Perform software verification, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis to identify and resolve defects throughout the development process.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including software design descriptions, test procedures, interface specifications, and user documentation.
Evaluate project requirements, assess technical feasibility, and provide development effort, timeline, and cost estimates to support project planning and execution.
Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards, and quality processes.
Support product launch activities and provide ongoing enhancements, maintenance, and technical support for commercialized embedded software products.