Senior Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains embedded firmware for hardware-based products. The role focuses on C programming and real-time operating systems, including ThreadX and FreeRTOS, with an emphasis on developing new firmware, enhancing existing code, and troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues. The engineer works hands-on with embedded hardware, debugs system-level issues, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to support reliable product performance and functionality from development through production. The position is a direct placement with a manufacturing company in Newberg, Oregon, and is hybrid.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
- Strong C programming experience, with an emphasis on embedded firmware development.
- Professional experience with real-time operating systems, particularly ThreadX and/or FreeRTOS.
- Hands-on experience debugging embedded hardware and resolving hardware/firmware integration issues.
- Experience with hardware communication protocols such as CAN bus, I2C, and SPI.
- Understanding of real-time software performance, task scheduling, and system optimization.
- Experience with firmware testing, troubleshooting, and software verification.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Must pass a post-offer background verification and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug embedded firmware using advanced software engineering principles.
- Develop and maintain firmware primarily in C, using real-time operating systems such as ThreadX and FreeRTOS.
- Develop new firmware and leverage, modify, and improve existing codebases.
- Work directly with embedded hardware to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve hardware and firmware integration issues.
- Develop and optimize real-time software performance, including task scheduling, timing, and system responsiveness.
- Implement and troubleshoot hardware communication protocols, including CAN bus, I2C, and SPI.
- Investigate firmware issues across prototype, production, and field environments, collaborating with engineers and project leads to identify and implement solutions.
- Test and verify firmware to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software requirements, design specifications, flowcharts, and diagrams.
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
Benefits
- Multiple medical and dental insurance options, including some with FSA and HSA.
- 401(k) with up to 3% company match.
- 15 days of accrued PTO and 9 company-paid holidays.
- Quarterly bonus program.
- Voluntary vision, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible schedule options: 5x8s, 4x10s, or 4x9s with 4 hours on Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
