About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Contract Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and support embedded software and system-level features for our confidential client. You’ll work on low-level firmware and system integration, collaborate with hardware engineers, and help deliver reliable embedded solutions across product lifecycles.

• Participate in system requirements review, feature design, and specification authoring
• Develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++
• Integrate and test datalinks such as CAN and Ethernet and support communications subsystems
• Use git, debuggers, and compilers to implement and validate code; build and run unit tests (C test / G test)
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interactions using schematics, data sheets, and lab tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and documentation
• Communicate technical status and tradeoffs clearly across engineering and product teams

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum requirements — candidates who match these should be able to start contributing quickly.

• Associate-level experience in embedded software development (Contract)
• Solid programming experience in C or C++ for embedded systems
• Working knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: requirements → development → testing → delivery
• Familiarity reading schematics and component datasheets
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and implement fixes as needed

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Technical Skills (Required)

• git, debuggers, and compilers
• C test and G test suites (unit testing frameworks)
• System-level feature design and specification
• Datalinks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Basic familiarity with embedded system tools (cross-compilers, JTAG/SWD, build systems)
• Helpful: SQL or experience with related development tooling for system integration

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Nice-to-Have / Differentiators

• Experience designing features for product-level embedded systems
• Prior exposure to industrial, aerospace, or communications embedded applications
• Strong software design analysis and structured, test-driven development approach
• Ability to express technical tradeoffs and positions respectfully and constructively

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Top Qualifications

• Strong coding ability in C/C++
• Strong software design and analysis skills
• Clear, constructive communication style when discussing technical positions

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Additional Details

• Location: Mossville, IL (on-site / client site)
• Duration: 2 Year contract
• Employment type: CONTRACT (W2)
• Seniority level: Associate
• Pay rate: $47.00/hr on W2

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all phases of the selection process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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