About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

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-to-hire Embedded Software Engineer will develop and maintain software for medical training simulators, working across a cross-platform mobile app and embedded firmware. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to deliver integrated simulation systems and support the product throughout the development lifecycle.

• Develop and enhance a cross-platform iOS and Android application using .NET MAUI, XAML, and C#.
• Design and implement intuitive UI features for mobile and desktop targets.
• Write and maintain embedded firmware in C for ESP32-based devices.
• Implement device communication (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, USB, serial) between apps and embedded hardware.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues spanning application, firmware, and system integration layers.
• Apply object-oriented design and software engineering best practices to produce maintainable, testable code.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Create unit tests and support system-level testing, validation, and verification.
• Maintain clear technical requirements, test records, and version control (GitHub).
• Support deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of simulation software and hardware integrations.

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Must-Have (Essential) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in C and C#.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET MAUI (or equivalent .NET mobile development).
• Familiarity with embedded systems programming concepts and firmware development.
• Experience or comfort debugging both application-layer and embedded firmware issues.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on a small cross-functional engineering team.
• Interest in medical simulation technology and systems integration.

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Nice-to-Have (Preferred) Skills

• Hands-on experience with ESP32 microcontrollers.
• Prior mobile app development for iOS and Android.
• Experience integrating Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, USB, or serial protocols.
• Background in electrical engineering or embedded systems integration.
• Previous exposure to medical devices, simulation platforms, or regulated environments.

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Work Arrangement & Team

• Location: Fully onsite in Saugerties, NY (Mount Marion area).
• Team size: Engineering group of ~15–20 people, collaborative, hands-on environment.
• Schedule: Structured daytime shifts with typical start times around 7:00–8:00 AM.
• Duration: Long-term contract-to-hire with intention to convert to permanent when headcount allows.
• This role requires on-site presence and close collaboration with hardware teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $26.45 - $31.25 per hour.
• Eligibility-based benefits for eligible temporary employees may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance, short/long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accrued time off and six paid holidays

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Why Join (Confidential Client via Careertakes)

• Hands-on work building both mobile applications and embedded firmware for complex medical training products.
• Opportunity to gain cross-disciplinary experience integrating hardware and software.
• Small engineering team where your contributions will be visible and impactful.
• Contract-to-hire pathway for candidates seeking a permanent role after a proving period.

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Additional Notes

• This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Saugerties, NY.
• The client may use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the hiring process; final hiring decisions are made by humans.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process upon request.

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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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