Embedded Developer - Cardinal / Detecto Scale : Job Details

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Embedded Developer to join our engineering team on-site in Webb City, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for a variety of hardware platforms. You will work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver robust and efficient embedded solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of firmware development principles, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept to completion. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design and implement embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Develop firmware in C/C++ or other relevant languages
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
• Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
• Develop test plans and conduct rigorous testing to validate firmware performance, compliance, and safety standards

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR)
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work On-site, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with additional hours as required to meet business needs. PTO starts accruing day one of employment, with the potential to earn 80 hours in the first year.