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Freelance Embedded C Developer Jobs in Dallas, TX

KnackHook, LLC

Embedded C Developer

Irving, TX · On-site

Embedded C Developer ​Contract Irving, TX, USA onsite Required Education • Degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical Engineering ...

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Xcelo Group Inc

Embedded C Developer

Irving, TX · On-site

Embedded C Developer Work Location: Irving,TX Work Auth: All Visas accepted(No H1 and No Fake profiles) Required Education * Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer ...

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Prolim Global

Embedded Software developer

Plano, TX · On-site

Hands on experience with DO-178B/C, DO-330. Hands on experience with programming in C. Hands on Experience in programming in C | Python | shell script Hands on Experience in embedded software ...

Purple Hires Inc

Embedded Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) Duration ... Permanent (Full-Time) * Embedded C/C++ development * Embedded Linux (user-space; kernel exposure is ...

Quarterhill

Embedded Software Developer

Frisco, TX · On-site

Overview We are seeking an Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, test, and support ... C development, hardware/software integration, low-level communication interfaces, real-time ...

UNAVAILABLE

Embedded Software Developer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Proficiency in C and/or C++. * Experience with embedded operating systems, real-time operating ... Commitment to software quality and engineering best practices. * Careful attention to detail and ...

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Embedded C Developer

KnackHook, LLC

Irving, TX • On-site

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Embedded C Developer
​Contract 
Irving, TX, USA onsite
 
Required Education
• Degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science program
• Note: Associate degrees are not accepted
 
Experience equivalency:
o 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
o 2+ years of experience with a Master's degree
o PhD may substitute for some experience
• Internships: Accepted as relevant job experience
 
Required Skills
o Excellence in C++ development
o Fluency in Python
o Inertial Measurement Technology
o State Estimation
o Strong debugging and profiling skills
o Structured programming techniques
o Interpreting application system designs and program specifications
o Identifies, documents, and resolves software/application problems
o Uses fact-finding and diagnostic tools
o Analyzes code, logs, and systems for advanced troubleshooting
o Records and reports technical problems and solutions
o Identifies issues and considerations for each phase of the life cycle
o Interprets product development plans and functional documentation
 
Technical Skills (Desired/Preferred)
• 5+ years of robotics/autonomous solutions experience
• Proven experience with filtering solutions: Error State Kalman Filter, Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
• In-depth knowledge of inertial navigation and guidance systems
• Experience with SLAM, graph optimization libraries, and state estimation
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Strong foundation in mathematics: 3D geometry, linear algebra, statistical error modeling (Gauss-Markov processes)
• Ability to work in various coordinate systems and perform transformations
• Understanding of physics-based modeling, vehicle modeling, and dynamics
• Ability to survey literature and convert research papers into production implementations
 
Soft Skills (Mandatory)
• Supports team collaboration in problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Takes ownership of moving ideas from prototype to production
• Adaptable to various phases of development
• Attention to detail
 
Soft Skills (Desired)
• Proactive in research and prototyping
• Systems thinking
• Resilient and persistent with complex problems
 
Key Contributions to Work Group
• Software development focused on positioning and localization
• Collaborate to prototype and productionize algorithms enabling autonomous & semiautonomous systems to localize robustly within their environment
• Estimate absolute position and altitude, as well as relative position to terrain features and static/mobile equipment
• Implement filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs
• Participate in all development phases: design, documentation, coding, quality, and validation
• Research and design localization algorithms and software
• Develop production-quality C++ software including design, documentation, coding, validation, and functional safety support
• Contribute to requirements generation and architecture design for localization
• Collaborate with and mentor localization team members
• Work primarily in-office, with occasional lab or proving ground work (PPE and safety glasses required)
• Led by an Architect and Program Manager
• Collaborative, technically focused team
• Office-based with occasional lab/test site visits
• New addition to the team

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