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

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Overview

Confidential Client (IT) is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for equipment controls and human‑machine interfaces. This role focuses on C/C++ development on embedded platforms, tight collaboration with firmware, hardware and controls teams, and delivering secure, well‑tested software for production systems. This is an on‑site position in New Freedom, PA.

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What You’ll Do

• Design and implement secure, maintainable embedded software for equipment controls and HMI integration.
• Work across software, firmware, controls, hardware, and applications teams to integrate subsystems.
• Produce specifications, design documents, prototypes, and unit tests to support the full software development lifecycle.
• Implement, debug, and optimize C/C++ code on embedded targets.
• Use version control and issue tracking (e.g., Git, Jira) to manage development and releases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices including code reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
• Deliver high‑quality work on schedule while supporting a collaborative team environment.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on embedded software development experience; recent graduates with strong internship/co‑op experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ applied to embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded toolchains, debuggers, and cross‑compile workflows.
• Familiarity with Git and issue trackers such as Jira.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on‑site in New Freedom, PA. (Not a remote role.)
• Willingness to participate in team code reviews and follow secure development practices.

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Nice to Have

• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) or bare‑metal firmware.
• Background in controls engineering, HMI protocols, or industrial communication interfaces.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests for embedded code.
• Familiarity with hardware bring‑up and debugging (JTAG, serial, logic analyzers).

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated pay: $136,730 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full‑time, on‑site in New Freedom, PA.
• No driving required for this assignment.
• Confidential Client complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Confidential Client will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable law.

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Recruiter Note (Careertakes)

Careertakes is assisting Confidential Client as a third‑party recruiter. Applicants may receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform. Careertakes follows industry best practices for fairness and candidate privacy and supports skills‑based assessment where appropriate.

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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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