Software Engineer - Embedded Development

Aerotech, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

58d

About The Position

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible. Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including: Bonus payments every 6 months Rich health plans Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Position Summary: Designs and develops embedded software for Aerotech's motion control and high-precision automation products. The controller software runs within a Linux based or Windows based real-time operating system and uses an embedded DSP, ARM, or Intel processor.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Zero to ten years of relevant work experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Thorough knowledge of C or C++ programming
Thorough knowledge of an object-oriented (e.g., C++, C#, Java) programming language
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Robotics, path planning, or servo systems
Device drivers, real-time operating systems, or assembly code
Developing or debugging on a Linux based platform
Compiler and interpreter design

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and maintains various software features of the embedded software. Examples include motion control and path planning, user program task scheduling, device driver development, communicating data to and from network devices, developing software to operate on multiple cores, and interfacing with Linux/Windows operating systems and embedded hardware.
Interacts with engineers in a team environment to debug complex, time-critical problems, implement new features, and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle.
Uses critical thinking and math skills to debug problems with our products and develop solutions to these problems
Conducts tests to verify the implementation of new features and the proper operation of our motion control products
Provides and reviews technical documentation
Quickly adapts to different technologies and project/product contexts
Thrives in a team environment and works well independently
Ensures our software meets or exceeds Aerotech’s quality standards