Job Description The Embedded Development Engineer position requires hands-on experience and deep knowledge of firmware development: generally, using bare-metal programming or a commercial RTOS, as well as a good understanding of analog and digital electronics and microcontroller systems. This position will be responsible primarily for firmware design, development of new products and design support of existing ones. The Embedded Development Engineer II is expected function productively in a fast-paced and hands-on work environment, interacting with other engineers. + Develop, maintain, and document embedded firmware for new and existing products. + Develop and maintain revision control of firmware code and its repositories in Azure DevOps. + Test, verify and validate firmware on hardware, using test tools (oscilloscopes, various data acquisition systems etc.) + Lead and manage select business support projects. + Develop product specifications and synthesize solutions with other team members. + Support manufacturability and serviceability in product designs. + Support internal and external customers. + Participate in field testing and debugging. Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering is required + 2-4 years relevant experience + Solid 'C' language programming skills are required, along with associated compilers, debuggers, and command line tools + Demonstrated experience working with embedded system hardware ideally ARM Cortex and PIC architecture + Working knowledge of real-time operating systems ideally Yocto Linux and FreeRTOS + Experience with and able to use oscilloscopes, meters, and other test equipment to analyze electronic component devices operating under control of software being developed + Solid understanding of hardware including microcontroller integration, analog, digital, and mixed signal electronics systems + Experience with programming serial protocols such as RS-232, I2C, SPI and others + Direct experience in IoT technologies (cellular and satellite communication, data acquisition) is preferred + Experience with creating firmware code for battery powered, long life, low power applications is preferred + Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments in the lab and in the field for product validation and troubleshooting + Experience interpreting electronic device data sheets and application notes is preferred + Experience with higher level languages (i.e. Python, C#, etc) is preferred Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr. L.B. Foster in Pittsburgh offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and security of their employees and their families. Here are some key benefits they provide: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure health and wellness.Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term disability options.Life Insurance: Includes supplemental and dependent life insurance.Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): For healthcare and dependent care expenses.Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and a vacation policy that allows employees to defer up to 5 vacation days to the next calendar year.Retirement Plans: Market-leading 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and company match, along with a profit-sharing plan.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for personal and professional challenges.Adoption Benefit: Financial assistance for adoption-related expenses.Employee Appreciation Initiatives: Programs to recognize and reward employee contributions, including service awards and the President's award Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. 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