Cardinal Scale Manufacturing is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Embedded Developer to join our engineering team on-site in Webb City, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for a variety of hardware platforms. You will work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver robust and efficient embedded solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of firmware development principles, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Design and implement embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded systems
- Develop firmware in C/C++ or other relevant languages
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components
- Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
- Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption
- Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
- Develop test plans and conduct rigorous testing to validate firmware performance, compliance, and safety standards
Competencies
- Technical Capacity
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
- Communication Proficiency
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++)
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming
- Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR)
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Education and Experience
- 2+ years of experience in embedded software development.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
On-site, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with additional hours as required to meet business needs.
Benefits
Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language
- Experience with real-time operating systems and bare-metal programming
- Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures, including ARM Cortex-M or AVR
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Two or more years of experience in embedded software development
What We Do
Cardinal Scale Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and markets precision weighing systems and equipment for industrial and commercial operations. Its product range includes heavy-duty truck scales, conveyor-belt scales, floor scales, load cells, and digital weight indicators supporting truck, tank, hopper, and process weighing. The company builds many components in-house, emphasizing precision, durability, and integration for demanding weighing applications across a range of settings.
