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DornerWorks Embedded Systems Engineer (Virtualization & Embedded Linux focus) (Remote or Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI) in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan
Embedded Systems Engineer (Virtualization & Embedded Linux focus) (Remote or Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI)
At DornerWorks, we don't just build technology --- we help bring bold ideas to life. Our engineers work side-by-side with customers to design and deliver embedded solutions that power life-critical medical devices, enable mission-ready systems, and push innovation forward across industries. With deep technical expertise and an unmatched partnership mindset, we take on complex challenges and turn them into products that make a real impact in the world.
Our Embedded Systems Engineers are responsible for developing great software for a wide variety of our customer's products. This position requires someone who enjoys challenge and variety, likes to be involved in all facets of embedded software development, and is driven to be a part of company-wide success. Our Embedded Software Engineers have deep technical knowledge and are often called on to work on large or multi-disciplined project teams. If you are a customer-oriented, collaborative, problem-solving engineer, then this role could be perfect for you!
What DornerWorks has for you:
- Diverse, engaging, collaborative and challenging work.
- Continuous learning. Work multiple diverse projects each year -- different technologies, products, and industries.
- Work hybrid from home or in-person, while doing what you love.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- ESOP Company -- 100% employee owned.
- Flex Fridays -- you want an extra 26 days off? Compressed work week, with the opportunity to take every other Friday off and flexible hours.
- Healthy work/life balance. At DornerWorks' that is not just an empty slogan; it is one of our core values.
- A collaborative team where you can work with other outstanding technical minds.
- Supportive team -- not a cut throat environment but supportive and encouraging.
Organized social events, both onsite and virtual. We promise you'll have fun!
What you will be doing:
- Use your technical knowledge and experience to develop and deliver embedded software for our clients' products.
- Collaborate with and contribute your technical expertise with technical project teams.
- Demonstrate innovation by voicing your creative solutions, with both internal and external teams.
- Lead and mentor other engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience, while influencing best practices
Grow your expertise partnering with our outstanding team. There's never an end to learning.
What we need from you:
- BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/BSE), Computer Engineering (BSCE), or Computer Science (BSCS).
- 2+ years of professional success in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C/C++/Rust as well as scripting languages.
- Hands-on experience developing and debugging software on Embedded Linux platforms.
- Proven expertise in build systems and distributions using Yocto or OpenEmbedded, including BSP development, custom layer creation, and system configuration for embedded applications.
- Experience and/or interest in working close with external clients, offering creative technical solutions.
Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.
What we also like to see:
Strong proficiency in real-time operating systems, such as FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
Experience with multiple microcontrollers, cores, and technologies including ARM, NXP, Microchip, and Texas Instruments.
Familiarity with many embedded communication standards like SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, USB, etc.