Embedded Software Engineer

Description Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerLocation: Milwaukee WI (onsite)Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried Direct Hire with comprehensive benefits Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Compensation: OpenAcara Solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software, platforms, board-support packages, and device drivers for new and existing products, working closely with other engineering disciplines.About the Opportunity:

• Design, implement, test, debug, and support embedded OS and application software that meets technical and customer requirements.
• Develop embedded software in C/C++, including reusable components for new and existing designs.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; track defects and validate fixes.
• Develop automated tests and tools in Python or a similar high-level language.
• Document designs through code comments, reports, and technical descriptions.
• Follow established coding standards and best practices, including version-controlled workflows and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure software/hardware compatibility and performance.
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, coordinating with functional groups and customers to meet deliverables and resolve issues.
• Drive innovative designs based on input from product management and customers.
• Use AI tools effectively to improve productivity and code quality.

About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.Sound like a good fit?What You'll Do: Job Requirements What You'll Bring:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years minimum of C++ object oriented embedded software development experience including object-oriented analysis and design skills, to create maintainable, modular, and reusable software architectures
• 5 years minimum experience with ARM processors, RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux), and bare-metal implementations.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture, timing, memory, interrupts, multithreading, real-time scheduling, IPC, and deterministic networking.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; well organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently under deadlines.