Entry Level Prototype Designer Jobs in Pennsylvania

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position 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 II
This selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff supporting the development, integration, validation, and deployment of embedded software solutions used in advanced mining, robotics, automation, and machine control applications. Work will include software design, feature development, integration, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement activities involving embedded controllers, machine systems, sensors, communications networks, and data management technologies. The work will be highly collaborative with systems, software, machine, validation, and global engineering teams.
Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production deployment.
• Develop embedded software features using C++, Python, and modern software development practices.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, requirements decomposition, and system integration activities.
• Support software validation, testing, and verification throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot software and system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute test cases to perform unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing.
• Support precision mining, machine automation, robotics, and control system applications.
• Collaborate with machine, systems, software, and validation teams located across global engineering organizations.
• Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Analyze and improve software performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Support communication and integration of software systems utilizing CAN, Ethernet, and related data networks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software designs, and development records.
• Support deployment and validation activities for prototype and production systems.
• Travel to customer or supplier locations pending project need (up to ~25%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field required.
• 2-4 years of software development experience. Relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with software development for embedded or real-time control systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with ROS1 or ROS2.
• Experience with OpenCV, machine vision, machine learning, or computer vision applications.
• Experience with GitHub or similar version control systems.
• Experience with CAN, Ethernet, or other machine communication networks.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, and Batch.
• Experience developing software for robotics, automation, autonomous systems, or advanced machine technologies.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Experience supporting software integration, validation, and deployment activities.
• Ability to work effectively with globally distributed engineering teams.
• Strong communicator with the ability to effectively present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on advanced software, robotics, autonomy, and precision technology solutions

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000 - 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, 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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