Embedded Software Engineer II - (C, C++)
About The Position
Werfen is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer II to perform software development activities, including design, implementation, and integration. The role develops and maintains firmware for microcontroller-based motion control systems, implementing software on bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems. The engineer supports stepper motor control functions, sensor interfaces, and control algorithms, and develops low-level components such as GPIO, timer, and peripheral drivers, interrupt service routines, and basic DMA implementations. The position works closely with hardware engineers on schematic and datasheet interpretation, board bring-up, hardware validation, and embedded peripheral interfaces. It also involves firmware testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, use of embedded debugging equipment, technical documentation, code reviews, and contributing to firmware reliability, maintainability, and performance. The position requires embedded C/C++ programming, familiarity with microcontrollers, RTOS fundamentals, communication protocols, electrical schematics, and debugging tools. Travel is less than 5% of the time; international mobility is not required.
Requirements
- Associate degree plus at least 4 years of related experience, bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of related experience, or master's degree plus typically 1 year of related experience; experience-based waiver may be considered.
- Degree in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Proficiency in programming languages used in product development, such as Assembly, C, C++, Java, or C#.
- Experience programming embedded systems using C/C++.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded development environments.
- Basic understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, and PWM.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and component datasheets.
- Experience using debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
- Understanding of interrupt-driven software design and embedded system fundamentals.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to motion control systems, stepper motors, or sensor-based control applications.
- Experience with RTOS platforms such as ThreadX or FreeRTOS.
- Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
- Familiarity with medical devices or other regulated product development environments.
- Understanding of software verification and validation practices.
- Knowledge of the embedded software development lifecycle and version control tools such as Git.
- Exposure to EMC/EMI considerations in embedded system design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based motion control systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Implement software on bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems.
- Support development of stepper motor control functions, sensor interfaces, and control algorithms.
- Develop and maintain low-level software components, including GPIO, timer, and peripheral drivers, interrupt service routines, and basic DMA implementations.
- Assist with debugging embedded software and hardware integration issues.
- Work with hardware engineers to interpret schematics and datasheets and support board bring-up and hardware validation.
- Develop and test interfaces for embedded peripherals and protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, and PWM.
- Participate in firmware testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Use JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to investigate system issues.
- Contribute to firmware improvements for reliability, maintainability, and performance.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including code comments, test procedures, and design documentation.
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Performance-based bonus eligibility for management and select professional roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
