Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

You will design, implement, and validate embedded software for rugged, industrial wireless control systems used in heavy equipment and safety‑critical environments. The work spans platform bring‑up through application features, with close collaboration across hardware, RF, compliance, and manufacturing teams. Our products emphasize reliability, functional safety, and secure‑by‑design practices throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware (C/C++, RTOS/Linux) including bootloader, BSP, device drivers, and application logic.
• Develop in C/C++ on RTOS and/or embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot) targets; contribute to device trees, kernel modules, and HALs where needed.
• Implement and document wired/wireless interfaces (CAN / J1939, UART, SPI, I²C; Bluetooth where applicable); integrate with RF and baseband teams.
• Apply coding standards and peer reviews; participate in design and module testing aligned with our R&D programming standards.
• Create verification plans; automate unit/integration tests; support environmental/EMC/functional tests in our labs; triage field issues with production & service.
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, mechanical, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years developing embedded software in C/C++; demonstrated experience with low‑level drivers and real‑time constraints.
• Hands‑on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and profilers; strong problem‑solving and ownership.
• Experience with Yocto, bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and OTA/secure update mechanisms.
• Industrial comms (CAN/J1939, PROFINET), diagnostics, and robust fault handling.
• Familiarity with RF‑adjacent embedded systems, EMC/EMI, environmental testing, and product certification workflows (FCC/RED/UL/NEC, IEC/EN).
• Exposure to safety or secure development practices across the product lifecycle (e.g., requirements → arch → V&V → field maintenance).
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.
• Work environment
• On-site collaboration with engineering, lab testing, and manufacturing.
• Benefits and Perks
• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

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