RFA Engineering www.rfamec supports industryleading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cuttingedge precision agriculture machine guidance vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics computervision machine learning IoT cloud computing and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our clients worldclass engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices.
This is a fulltime position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer
This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software that controls machine operations and functions. Various development roles are available that require use of C C Python or Simulink MBSD programming languages. Testing methods include bench testing with controllers extensive vehicle simulation testing and physical full machine testing.
Responsibilities
- Development of embedded software applications that control vehicle operation using C C or Simulink MBSD.
- Integration of software in a multideveloper Agile team using Continuous Integration process.
- Functional and integration testing prior to handoff to software test and evaluation group
- Development and release status tracking using the Agile development process.
- Troubleshooting and debugging using unit tests vehicle simulators and bench testing of controllers with hardware in the loop.
- Creation of software design documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related experience/degree.
- Experience with C or C programming languages
- Strong mathematical and analytical problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
- Selfmotivated quick learner with an anyproblemcanbesolved attitude
- Must have a valid drivers license
Desired Attributes
- Experience with CAN J1939 communication protocol
- Previous experience in a structured software development process
- Ability to interpret hardware schematics for wiring and electronic controllers
- Experience with CAN sniffers or similar tools to use for troubleshooting communication issues
- Ability to interpret software requirements and state diagrams
- Knowledge of common software development tools such as VisualBasic
- Experience with Simulink Model Based Software Design
- General machine knowledge of industrial equipment or machinery
Pay Range: $65000$90000 Commensurate with experience
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 problemsolving 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
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid LongTerm Disability
- Shortterm Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Required Experience:
Junior IC