Who we are:
Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.
Job Summary:
As an Embedded Software Engineer at Hellbender, you will have a key role in developing new products, including cameras and robotic sensors, from the ground up. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to generate innovative solutions to address unique issues on a wide variety of projects. The coding will consist of C, C++, and Python development in an embedded Linux environment. An ideal candidate would have familiarity with Object-Oriented design methodologies and code analysis. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working on embedded platform software in a Linux-based environment.
- Writing event-driven and asynchronous applications primarily in C, C++ and Python.
- Writing software that communicates with and controls other devices over interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI and others
- Using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, multimeters, and other tools for electronic diagnostics
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
- Raspberry Pi and Arduino experience highly preferred
- Strong documentation skills highly preferred
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
- 1-3 year’s experience of hands-on experience in embedded engineering is preferred, but new graduates familiar with embedded systems are invited to apply.
- Knowledge of SW product cycle
- Working experience using Linux
- Working experience with C, C++ and/or Python
- Good working knowledge of revision control and code review tools like Git
- Previous experience manipulating GPIO preferred
- Ability to read schematics and data sheets with hands-on experience debugging hardware platforms preferred
- Excellent team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) is essential
Compensation:
This will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities. This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- 7.5 weeks total paid time off
- Profit Sharing (through 401k)
- Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule
Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh
Opportunity for advancement:
Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.
Skills Required
- Working experience with C, C++ and/or Python
- Experience developing on Embedded Linux
- Writing event-driven and asynchronous embedded applications
- Interfacing and controlling devices over CAN, UART, I2C, SPI
- Use of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, multimeters for hardware diagnostics
- Working knowledge of revision control and code review tools like Git
- Ability to read schematics and data sheets and debug hardware platforms
- Raspberry Pi and Arduino experience
- Strong documentation skills
- Previous experience manipulating GPIO
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- 1-3 years hands-on embedded engineering experience (new graduates invited)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork
- Knowledge of software product lifecycle
What We Do
Bringing computer vision and AI/ML products to the edge. From R&D to Product Our team has experience conducting research starting at Technology Readiness Level 3 up through production and fielding. Where most small firms stop at the acquisitions "Valley of Death," we can help you go from experiment to product. Sensors and Robotic Systems With a strong background in sensors, field robotics, and embedded machine learning, we can help you leverage the best practical technology available to solve your problems. Domestic Manufacturing We do prototype and low-rate manufacturing right here in-house. Modern manufacturing equipment enables us to re-shore domestic manufacturing. Our current investments include an SMT pick and place line, robotic work cells, camera focus, sensor calibration, and light machining. We're building our process to be FAR compliant and meet AS9100D for quality. We'd be excited to be a trusted supplier for you. Partnerships We think that our transparent, frank, and honest approach to doing business makes us a trustworthy partner that will be a steward of your interests. Have a team capability or skill gap that needs to be filled? Have a sensor or robotics R&D project to transition to product? We are a flexible partner that would love to speak with you about your needs.
