RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) develops embedded software and electronics for our world-class clients in the areas of precision agriculture and vehicle electrification. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's engineering and manufacturing facility.
Embedded Systems Engineer
This position is associated with development of electrical systems and software that control vehicle operation and functions. Development methods include C programming language and Model Based Software Design including MATLAB/Simulink.
Responsibilities
- Design new and enhance existing systems for robust electronics intended for on/off road vehicles and harsh environments.
- Perform requirements capture, analysis, design, programming, debugging, hardware integration and verification.
- Solicit and capture requirements directly from customers.
- Create and review innovative HW/SW testing architectures and designs for challenging problems.
- Breaking the original requirements down into the proper high level and mid-range architecture and then creating detailed design notes from the results.
- Perform detailed unit, integration, and systems verification and validation testing using HW/SW tools.
- Review others testing and suggest additional test cases.
- Work closely with other project team members as needed to ensure the final combined product has compatible software, electronic hardware, and mechanical hardware which functions properly together and performs at levels specified in the test requirement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering or Related Field
- Software Development experience (C, C++, Simulink)
- Ability to interpret software requirements, electrical schematics, and test plan documentation
- Experience with root cause analysis, machine troubleshooting, and diagnostics
- Experience with development and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers)
Desired Attributes
- Experience with basic electronics and hardware systems (Op Amp, FET's. Transducers, A/D Converters)
- General machine knowledge of off-road equipment or machinery
- Self-motivated, quick learner, with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude
- A strong mathematical and analytical problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Qualifications Skills Preferred Eng Matlab / Simulink Some Knowledge Soft - Agile Novice Soft - CAN Bus Novice Soft Lang - C Novice Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
