Embedded Software Engineer

Altronic•Girard, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Altronic has long been regarded as the world's leading manufacturer of ignition and control systems for industrial engines largely used in the oil and gas industry. Our products represent the industry standard for quality, which are all designed to improve engine performance and enhance reliability. The embedded software engineering position is responsible for developing and maintaining software/firmware/ bootloader for Altronic products. A primary focus on natural gas spark ignited ignition systems with precise timing control and low latency execution. Additionally details in industrial communication protocols and overall product development such as hardware interaction will also be required. This role encompasses an all inclusive development environment which means working closely with various other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality and test. This position is for the engineer that wants to be apart of and enjoys the entire product creation process.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Formulate and design software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
Block diagram and architectural design interaction/creation
Use of communications protocols over hardware networks CAN, RS485, Ethernet
Design software for use on 32 microcontrollers such as ST and AVR
Conduct and participate in design reviews
Provide initial field support and knowledge of system level application
Communicate with other hardware and software engineers to evaluate interface between hardware and software