Messina Group is seeking  Embedded Software Engineers for a client in Franklin Park, IL. This is a long-term contract role (6-12 months+).

GENERAL

Work with the SW engineering organization to implement and develop C and C++ applications within a Linux environment for ARM based targets. This includes the ability to interact with, understand, and debug C and C++ Linux applications using strong development knowledge.

PRIMARY

• Experience with "bare-metal" microcontrollers
• Experience in C and C++ development
• Develop content in a Linux environment.
• Familiar with Git
• Capability to make tradeoffs between speed/ram/flash/elegance on a limited platform
• Experience using Qt, Linux system APIs, MQTT, DBus, STL.
• Write and debug applications for current and future products.
• Write and maintain unit tests using Google Test/Mock.
• Work in Debian based Yocto Linux target environment.
• Operate efficiently within Agile/Scrum based SW development
• Work closely with other internal groups to help with with SW development needs and requirements.
• Apply engineering principles in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Assume full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong C and C++ programming skills and experience.
• Able to effectively navigate and work in a Linux environment.
• Knowledge of kernel interfaces at a userspace level and interacting with Linux kernel drivers.
• Capable of using git for software version control.
• Proven history of being successful within an agile team-oriented environment.
• Confident team player motivated by a fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of a variety of embedded filesystems.
• Experience with volts-hertz induction motor experience
• Familiarity with a variety of Linux distributions.
• Familiarity with Jira and Jenkins.
• Experience with Qt Creator and/or GCC for cross compiling environments.
• Understanding of what a BSP is, how it applies to a development process, and what goes into managing one.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and how, why, and when to apply them.
• Ability to learn existing architecture quickly.
• Experience developing within RTOS using C and C++.
• Fluent in Python, and shell.