Embedded Software Engineer

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking several experienced candidates to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidates will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. These positions will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Embedded Software Engineer

Alternate Titles: (Software Engineer) (Software Developer) (Embedded Systems Engineer) 

This position involves performing software engineering tasks such as requirements gathering, design, coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development lifecycle. The role requires expertise in software engineering principles and problem-solving, as well as analyzing existing systems to identify improvements.

Responsibilities

• Performs requirements gathering, application & architecture design, implementation, develop, coding, debugging, testing, troubleshooting, and providing support throughout the application development process. 
• Regularly offers solutions to significant technical problems. 
• Applies expertise in software engineering principles, technologies, methods, tools, and processes, to eliminate barriers to successful project completion. 
• Analyzes existing information systems and applications to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements. 
• Participates in the evaluation and selection process for new application packages, as needed. 
• Defines development guidelines and standards to be utilized in software development /integration including developing custom integration solutions with major enhancements, interfaces, functions, and features. 
• Generates and may approve software documentation and performs requirements-based verification and validation testing of software to assure all requirements are met. 

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other equivalent ABET accredited Engineering program. 
• 4 years of experience in embedded software development (C/C preferred)
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job 
• United States Citizenship 

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Experience developing software for small-scale microcontrollers
• Experience or willingness to develop software for RTOS-based systems
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, medical or industry with strong emphasis on safety and rigorous quality standards
• Familiar with requirements-based verification
• Experience with unit testing or automated system testing
• Experience with Hardware In the Loop environments (HIL, HWIL)
• Demonstrated experience working from a vague statement of needs from customers. 
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentoring, consultative services, and innovative solutions. 

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly