Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional New Product Development teams to design, develop, and implement embedded software solutions for industrial radio products, with a specific focus on drive systems. This role combines hands-on embedded development with architectural design, technical leadership, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to deliver robust, safety-critical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement embedded software solutions that meet defined product and design requirements for industrial radio and drive-related applications.
• Develop embedded software architectures that align with product specifications, system constraints, and performance goals.
• Advise development engineering teams on best practices for embedded software design, testing, integration, and maintenance.
• Design and develop embedded software using C, C++, and Assembly languages for microprocessor-based systems.
• Work with low-level communication protocols, such as USB, RS232, SPI, I2C, and CAN, to ensure reliable data exchange within embedded systems.
• Coordinate unit testing, integration testing, and system testing activities with project teams to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Design, implement, and maintain code within a controlled workflow using tools such as JIRA, version control systems, and structured code review processes.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers by interpreting and using electronic schematics to support software-hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Utilize test and debug tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers, to diagnose and resolve software and system-level issues.
• Apply test-driven development practices to ensure safety-critical and high-reliability software meets quality and safety requirements.
• Provide technical input and support for RF communications solutions, including technologies such as BLE or Wi‑Fi, as they relate to embedded systems in drive applications.
• Contribute to the development and support of drive systems, VFDs, and related embedded control solutions within the drives team.
• Independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems, escalating and collaborating as needed to achieve project goals.
• Work effectively within a team environment, fostering cooperation and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes and successful product launches.
• Manage workload and priorities to meet critical project deadlines, demonstrating strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Travel up to 20% of the time to other company locations and customer sites to support development, testing, integration, and field-related activities.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and test embedded software solutions for industrial or similar applications.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C, C++, and Assembly development for microprocessor-based systems.
• Experience with low-level communication protocols such as USB, RS232, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
• Experience designing and implementing safety-critical system code.
• Experience applying test-driven development methodologies in embedded environments.
• Experience with RF communications hardware and software, for example BLE or Wi‑Fi.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuits and the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Proficiency with test and debug tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Independent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex embedded systems.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines through solid time-management and organizational skills.
• B.S. degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in embedded software development, including work with embedded C, C++, Assembly, low-level communication protocols, safety-critical design, and test-driven development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with ARM processors and RTOS environments is preferred.
• Experience working with RTOS-based embedded systems, including task scheduling and resource management.
• Experience with industrial wired networks is a plus.
• Experience with drive systems, VFDs, and industrial drives is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with CANbus, Modbus, and wireless communication technologies in embedded contexts.
• Experience using integrated development environments (IDEs) tailored to embedded software development.
• Experience working within structured development processes using tools such as JIRA, version control systems, and formal code reviews.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Full company benefits- health, dental, vision, 401K

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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