Entry Level Software Engineer
About The Position
RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to join its engineering team. The selected candidate will work with experienced engineers using current engineering tools and processes at a customer’s engineering and manufacturing facility. This full-time, onsite role focuses on designing and developing embedded software that controls machine operations and functions. Available development work uses C, C++, Python, or Simulink MBSD. Testing includes controller bench testing, vehicle simulation, and physical full-machine testing. RFA Engineering provides product development and engineering services, with a primary focus on off-highway equipment such as agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Its work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems, and complete machines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with C or C++ programming languages.
- Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, quick learner with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the CAN J1939 communication protocol.
- Previous experience in a structured software development process.
- Ability to interpret hardware schematics for wiring and electronic controllers.
- Ability to interpret software requirements and state diagrams.
- Knowledge of common software development tools such as VisualBasic.
- Experience with Simulink Model Based Software Design.
- General machine knowledge of industrial equipment or machinery.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software applications that control vehicle operation using C, C++, or Simulink MBSD.
- Integrate software within a multi-developer Agile team using a Continuous Integration process.
- Perform functional and integration testing before handing software off to the software test and evaluation group.
- Track development and release status using the Agile development process.
- Troubleshoot and debug using unit tests, vehicle simulators, and controller bench testing with hardware in the loop.
- Create software design documentation.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- TelaDoc virtual health care.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- Supplemental short-term disability.
- Retirement Savings Account with Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
- Flexible Spending Plan.
- Dependent Care Bonus Plan (exempt employees only).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Bereavement leave.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Education assistance.
- Opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by customers, and additional opportunities within RFA Engineering.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
