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Principal Embedded Linux Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$131K - $175K/yr

... engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications ... Comfortable working in a Linux development environment and working with standard scripting ...

Ubiety

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $163K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support our next ... Solid experience with bare-metal development, RTOS, and embedded Linux (BSP, device drivers, kernel ...

Aquabyte

Embedded Software Engineer

Mundelein, IL

$130K - $190K/yr

Improve our embedded Linux build and deployment process * Develop software to automate hardware ... Engineering or CS degree. * Software development on an embedded device * Experience writing and ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$113K - $181K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$113K - $181K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · On-site

$113K - $181K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $185K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $185K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · On-site

$115K - $185K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$113K - $181K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $185K/yr

... Linux, FreeRTOS or VxWorks. * Experience with embedded system architectures, development ... We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And ...

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Embedded Software Engineer (C++ / Linux)

Pentangle Tech

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (C++ / Linux)

Location: Oak Brook, IL
Duration: Long term
Clients: CNH
 
Job Description:
 
  • CNH in Oak Brook, IL manufactures and develops tractors and construction equipment for the agriculture and construction/mining industries.
  • This team is responsible for the electronic displays and guidance systems for the tractor. This system controls many elements of the tractor including the implements connected to the back of the tractor and also controls many portions of the auto guidance autonomous functions
  • They have had an increase in work on this platform and do not have enough people on the team to come through on the timelines over the next few years.
  • The specific project that this team will be working on is setting up the foundation for the display to be changed over from an Android/Java based display to a QT, C++, Linux Display.
  • Much of the work will be rewriting applications from Java to C++. A portion of the work is re-coding to C++ and other portion is re-architecting to C++. Much of the middle layers of the application have to be redefined and redeveloped (from business logic to UI).
  • They are looking for Software engineers that can do object oriented and multithreaded embedded application development.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Senior Engineers to establish goals for week
  • Design display and guidance systems in C++
  • Interface with Systems Engineers on refinement of requirements and solutions
  • Will be designing new feature sets for the platform.
  • Help with Linux Device development
  • If candidate has QT, will help with architecture
  • Will perform unit-tests on code for bugs
  • Utilize networking for communication with the vehicle (CAN, LIN, etc)
  • Each day will be 60-80% development
  • some example things they will work on are:
  • c++ conversion from Java
  • customer facing code down to register
  • clock cycles
  • data on communication bus and transmission to tractor
  • stability related to data latency issues

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
  • 4+ years of embedded application development experience
  • Strong experience in C++
  • Java is a plus
  • QT is a plus
  • Experience with object oriented and multithreaded systems is a must
  • Experience with Linux is a plus
  • Experience with SQL, Postgres, PostgreSQL, is a plus
  • Must have experience with hardware or systems. They will not look at a Tek Systems candidate who has just developed a website.
  • Must have experience with communication protocols / networking like CAN, LIN, RS-232, RS-484, ethernet, USB, etc.
  • GIT is a plus
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Experience from automotive industry is a plus, but will also look at people from companies like motorola, RIM/Blackberry, etc.