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Actalent Embedded Software Engineer in Lakewood, Colorado
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description
The Embedded Software Engineer will spend 50% of their time resolving issues or developing solutions to prevent issues in products, 25% developing new features utilizing languages such as C++, and 25% coordinating with hardware and software groups or customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for products and commercial software.
Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Develops and/or provides technical leadership in the development of new software products or major enhancements to existing software involving application of new technologies with significant technical risk for both internal and external customers.
Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.
Performs functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software including customer software, utility software, development software, and diagnostic software.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of a variety of factors and demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Follows technical specification requirements and provides feedback on various technical processes and procedures
Resolves customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements from third party customers.
Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with projects which may include external personnel.
Participate in the formation of project goals, scope, and schedule.
Participate in report writing, planning, scheduling, and cost control, often in a cross-functional team.
May be assigned to small projects or to phase(s) of larger project(s).
Hard Skills
3+ years of professional experience
Demonstrated proficiency in object-oriented engineering and applications development using C++ - modern C++ highly preferred (11/14/17/20)
Experience working with embedded systems or real-time systems
Experience in networking preferred
Knowledge of embedded operating systems required - experience with development in VxWorks is a plus
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Environment
Work on a team of 4, including one other developer, one data engineer, and one release engineer. The team covers 43 different products that are or contain software and over 115 fielded versions. This position is 100% onsite in Lakewood, Colorado.
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 & Inclusion
At 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.