Job Title: Software Engineer I

Job Summary:

We're seeking an Entry-Level Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to build reliable, efficient software for real-world products. In this role, you'll collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to design, implement, and test software for microcontrollers and embedded systems. You'll work across the stack—board bring-up, drivers, application logic, and test automation. Self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required. If you enjoy hands-on debugging in the lab, learning new hardware, and shipping features that customers use, you'll thrive here.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Design, implement, and unit-test embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Contribute to board bring-up: bootloader configuration, peripheral initialization, and device driver development.
• Integrate sensors/actuators and integrate common communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB).
• Work with RTOS (e.g., Free RTOS) or bare-metal systems; manage tasks, interrupts, and low-power modes.
• Debug and validate in the lab using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, GDB, and serial tooling.
• Write and maintain hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and middleware; contribute to API design and documentation.
• Develop automated tests and harnesses; support continuous integration (CI) and build pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and requirements discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Create clear technical documentation: design notes, test plans, user guides, and release notes.
• Support manufacturing/production with firmware updates, issue triage, and root-cause analysis.
• Follow secure coding practices and applicable standards; contribute to quality and reliability improvements.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; exposure to memory management, concurrency, and debugging.
• Working knowledge of microcontroller architectures and experience with STM32 and/or TI microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts (tasks, queues, timers), interrupts, and real-time constraints.
• Experience with peripherals (GPIO, PWM, ADC/DAC) and buses (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB).
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with version control systems and how they are utilized (e.g. GitLab).
• Experience with Python.
• Preferred:
• Familiarity with embedded standards and practices.
• Experience with unit-test frameworks.
• Experience with Dev-Ops
• Experience with Android Development
• Exposure to bootloaders, secure firmware update, and basic embedded security principles.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols or OTA update pipelines.

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• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD& D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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