Embedded Software Engineer

Altronic•Girard, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Software Engineer develops and maintains software, firmware, and bootloaders for Altronic products. The role focuses primarily on natural-gas spark-ignited ignition systems requiring precise timing control and low-latency execution. It also involves industrial communication protocols, hardware interaction, and the broader product-development process. The engineer works closely with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality, and test teams throughout product creation. The position operates in a professional office environment during standard business hours, with flexibility to meet project deadlines as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
Write highly structured and documented code.
Experience using embedded languages such as C/C++ and assembly.
Working knowledge of timers and counters.
Knowledge of circuit basics for interaction with connected hardware.
Working knowledge of microcontrollers, typical microcontroller peripherals, and serial and parallel buses.
Highly skilled in debugging and use of advanced tools.
Knowledge of temperature, pressure, and vibration sensors and methods.
In-depth use of equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, frequency counters, frequency sources, 4–20 mA inputs and outputs, PC interfaces (serial converters and CAN converters), and Ethernet switches.
2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Formulate and design software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes and consequences.
Participate in block-diagram and architectural design and interaction.
Use communications protocols over hardware networks, including CAN, RS485, and Ethernet.
Design software for 32-bit microcontrollers, including ST and AVR devices.
Conduct and participate in design reviews.
Provide initial field support and knowledge of system-level applications.
Communicate with hardware and software engineers to evaluate the interface between hardware and software.
Develop and maintain software, firmware, and bootloaders for Altronic products.