About Careertakes

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Position summary

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer — Embedded Systems to join an engineering team in Grandview Heights, OH. This full-time role contributes to embedded and system-level software for mission-critical products. Work typically involves C and Python development on Linux and bare-metal platforms, hardware integration, and system validation.

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What you’ll do

As an early-career Embedded Software Engineer you will:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software (primarily C) for Linux-based or bare-metal systems
• Write and maintain Python support tools, tests, and automation scripts
• Integrate software with hardware interfaces, sensors, and networks (TCP/IP, sockets)
• Build user interfaces or simulation tools to support test and integration activities
• Support system-level integration, verification, and validation activities
• Follow defined software development processes to produce secure, quality-controlled solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers, technicians, and test teams to meet schedule and technical goals
• Travel as required for projects (typically ~2–3 weeks/year)

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• 0–2 years of professional software development experience (internships/co-ops strongly encouraged)
• Strong programming skills in C and Python
• Familiarity with Linux development tools and embedded platforms
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, socket programming)
• Exposure to embedded targets such as STM32 or Raspberry Pi Pico
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a government TS/SCI security clearance

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Preferred qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with embedded debugging tools, RTOS, or Linux kernel modules
• Familiarity with C++, C#, TypeScript, or Go for tooling/support apps
• Experience using Git and CI tooling
• Background in AI/ML product integration, signal processing, or control systems
• Proficiency with MATLAB for analysis or algorithm development
• Experience with scripting and test automation

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $71,200 – $101,000 per year (Confidential Client)
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), tuition assistance, paid time off, and flexible/hybrid work options
• Many teams follow a compressed schedule and flexible/hybrid arrangements (subject to team needs)

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Work environment & policies

Confidential Client supports a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and professional development. Reasonable accommodations will be provided under federal and state law for qualified applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs.

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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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