at Actalent in Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Actalent is Hiring for an Embedded Software Engineer!
Description:
+ Create, modify and maintain embedded software for boards with 8 to 32 bit Microcontrollers, sensors and motor drivers with a quantitative appreciation of low-level hardware/software interaction.
+ Maintain, modify and enhance existing code base to meet customer and product requirements.
+ Develop efficient software architecture for analog/ digital IOs, serial communication including I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, RS485, and LVDS and TCP/IP communication.
+ Ensure code development follows the specifications and established coding standards while applying industry best practices to create scalable and secure solutions that have superior technical performance.
+ Initiate and implement efforts to detect, solve and preclude the recurrence of design problems in addition to developing and implementing efforts to reduce excess works costs.
+ Remain up to date on new and emerging technologies within area of technical expertise and serve as resource to other employees.
+ Debug and troubleshoot prototyping boards at in-house lab. Use electrical test equipment such as network analyzer, oscilloscope, multi meter, protocol analyzer for wide range of applications.
+ Check and approve final designs prepared by others to assure functionality, feasibility, reliability, completeness and conformance with applicable standards.
Top Skills Details:
Embedded c, microcontroller, 8 bit, 32 bit, rtos, embedded software, sensor design, sensor technology, vision system
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
+ Hands on working knowledge on binary and ASCII communication protocols like MODBUS, IBM BiSync, SONY VISCA, TCP/IP.
+ Hands on knowledge in designing / coding / modifying computer GUI applications in JAVA, C++, Visual Basic.Net and web technology.
+ The experience is required to update the existing test tools.
+ Working experience with ATMEL AVR ATMega controllers, ARM controllers on Cortex M3/M4, IDEs (IAR), Code Composer Studio, Image Craft.
+ Preferred Experience: Experience with Texas Instrument TIVA / Stellaris microcontroller with code composer studio; experience with FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS experience.
+ Knowledge of Security and Surveillance systems including different visible and thermal cameras/ lenses, daylight and IR illuminators Knowledge of networking, and real world experience with dealing with the unpredictability and variability of the internet (e.g., packet loss, latency, bandwidth estimation, FEC).
+ Embedded web server and applications, Frameworks like QT or WebRTC and HTML5.
+ Technical knowledge of video encoding and distribution standards (H.264, MJPEG, MPEG2 Transport Streams), metadata standards, and audio encoding and distribution standards (AAC, G.711).
+ The knowledge helps testing integrated systems.
+ Creation of test procedures and jigs for boards for in-house manufacturing and board house.
Employee Perks:
+ Paid Weekly
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plans
+ Abenity Discount Program
+ Udemy Courses
+ Work Life Balance
+ PTO/Paid Holiday’s
Experience Level:
5-10 years in coding and techniques in C for embedded software applications.
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.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.