ALTEN Technology USA

ALTEN Technology USA

Embedded Software Development Engineer

Grimes, Iowa, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$75kDetected 15 days ago
C++MATLABAlgorithmsCI/CDAgileCustomer SupportEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsElectrical EngineeringControlsSimulinkMedical DevicesCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for electronic control units (ECUs) and related vehicle electronics.
  • Develop control algorithms using model-based development tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Analyze software defects, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrective actions through resolution.
  • Support software verification and validation activities to ensure products meet functional, quality, and performance requirements.
  • Collaborate with systems, electrical, and test engineers to define software functionality and translate system requirements into robust software solutions.
  • Participate in software integration efforts and provide technical support throughout product development and production.
  • Document software changes, maintain development records, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
  • Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for model-based software development.
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, or similar embedded communication networks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of embedded communication interfaces and network protocols.
  • Experience interpreting electrical schematics and supporting hardware/software integration activities.
  • Hands-on experience debugging embedded software on target hardware.
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Experience performing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
  • Experience using version control systems and collaborative software development tools.
  • Preferred Technical Skills

Skills

  • Embedded C and C++
  • Firmware development
  • Model-Based Design (MBD)
  • MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
  • AUTOSAR architecture
  • CAN, J1939, ISOBUS, and LIN communication protocols
  • Visual Studio or comparable development environments
  • Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
  • Hardware debugging tools such as emulators and logic analyzers
  • Control systems engineering
  • Test-driven development (TDD)
  • Embedded systems architecture and software integration

Compensation

  • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
  • $70,000-75,000

Company info

  • Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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