Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded motion control and I/O algorithms and systems to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Utilize knowledge of EtherCAT protocols to design and implement real-time communication systems, ensuring efficient and reliable data exchange between controllers and drives.
• Develop product architecture to establish frameworks for product development and address product sufficiency.
• Create and maintain verification and regression tests for all aspects of the design of products developed by the team.
• Apply expertise in Fieldbus technologies to integrate and optimize communication between products and those utilizing other fieldbus technologies such as CANopen, Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET.
• Research and integrate new technologies to support product development.
• Coordinate technologies with industry partners and vendors; interface with vendors to select and customize purchased software, support programs, and hardware such as single board computers.
• Lead and engage in all aspects of the product development cycle including design, implementation, review, documentation, testing, and maintenance.
• Investigate product issues for problem resolution and enhancements to existing products.
• Interface with other teams to ensure coordination of product development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on embedded firmware development, EtherCAT, and other fieldbus technologies.
• BS Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in embedded system design and real-time programming.
• In-depth knowledge of EtherCAT protocols and real-time communication systems.
• Strong understanding of general Fieldbus technologies and their application.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system and computer operation; experience with QNX Neutrino or other POSIX-based operating systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in C, C++; experience with C# and Python is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR regulations.

Nice to Have

• Experience in motion control algorithms and systems.
• Experience with computer-based industrial automation motion controllers and soft-PLC; programming in IEC 61131-3, related development tools, and Relay Ladder Logic.
• Experience integrating ROS 2 into embedded controllers running an RTOS, with a focus on motion control and servodrive interfacing.
• Experience integrating serial encoders (e.g., EnDat, BiSS, SSI) into embedded control systems.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Ability to design, build, wire, and maintain test platforms used for evaluating electronic components.
• Knowledge of FPGA design.