Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

This position focuses on achieving system-level embedded software quality excellence through the creation, maintenance, and use of software test solutions. As an Embedded Test Engineer, you will provide software and hardware design for test inputs to development teams to enhance product testability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation.
• Lead development teams in isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software testing and test automation.
• Contribute to embedded software development tasks as workload requires or between testing projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in software testing or software development with a significant focus on test automation.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Familiarity with embedded system analog, digital, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with unit test frameworks.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and best practices, including version control and defect tracking.
• Proficiency in using debugging tools and foundational understanding of tools like oscilloscopes or logic analyzers for troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with languages commonly used in test automation (C#, Python, or related).
• Experience with specific DAQ hardware/software (DAQ USB-1208HS-4AO, or related).
• In-depth knowledge of testing communication interfaces.
• A good understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts and the ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Work Environment

The work environment involves interfacing with test equipment and contributing to both software and hardware design. Employees are expected to stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends, ensuring that testing practices are at the forefront of innovation. The role may involve using debugging tools and oscilloscopes or logic analyzers for troubleshooting in a collaborative team setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

great benefits, 401k, match, PTO, flexibility to work remotely a couple of days per week

This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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