Embedded Software Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment•Kinston, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to provide expertise in embedded software systems for the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment. The role involves designing, developing, and analyzing software application solutions that interface with electronic sensors, actuators, and controls of vehicle systems, user interface, or radio-controlled devices. This includes conceptualizing ideas for software control, conducting system analysis, developing software solutions, reviewing hardware schematics, and creating detailed design documentation. The engineer will also be responsible for conducting unit testing, on-vehicle verification and validation tests, and participating in code reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related; or equivalent experience
0-2 years related experience
Proficiency in C/C++
Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience designing and developing embedded system software applications, using Real-time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS)
Experience with CAN bus communication protocols and tools including CANOpen, XCP, Vector CANape, and Vector CANalyzer
Experience developing scripts with Python
Knowledge of unit testing methodology (VectorCAST experience desired)
Knowledge of software architecture and state diagrams
Experience with task management and version control software, with Jira, Confluence, and Git desired

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in embedded software systems to influence the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment.
Design, develop, and analyze software application solutions that interface electronic sensors, actuators, and controls of vehicle systems, user interface, or radio-controlled devices.
Conceptualize ideas for software control of sensors, actuators and systems.
Conduct detail system analysis to define scope, objectives and design solutions.
Develop software solutions that meet operation, safety, modularity and coding/product requirements.
Review hardware schematics and establish methods to support the hardware design with low-level software components.
Develop detailed design documentation including block, state and signal flow diagrams.
Conduct bench-level unit testing and on-vehicle verification and validation tests.
Participate in code reviews to demonstrate compliance to product requirements.