At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Embedded Firmware Design and Development- Develop, debug, and maintain C/C++ firmware for ARM microcontrollers, RTOS/bare-metal systems, and embedded Linux.
- Implement reusable drivers, bootloaders, interfaces, diagnostics, and configuration services.
- Translate requirements into software designs and test criteria while optimizing performance and reliability.
- Platform Reuse and Product Delivery
- Build reusable firmware and edge components across product families, avoiding unnecessary software forks.
- Support board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and troubleshooting of connected equipment.
- Safety, Cybersecurity, and Lifecycle
- Implement secure provisioning, authenticated communications, secure boot, OTA updates, and recovery mechanisms.
- Support cybersecurity, functional-safety considerations, traceability, and product certification activities.
- Embedded Linux and Distributed Edge Computing
- Develop Linux edge applications and services, including IPC, networking, local messaging, and fault recovery.
- Integrate distributed devices, gateways, sensors, and cloud/mobile interfaces using MQTT, APIs, and appropriate protocols.
- Work with embedded Linux deployment, containerized services, and offline operation where appropriate.
- Integration, Verification, and Release
- Integrate firmware with edge compute, SMART sensors, mobile experiences, and IoT/device-management platforms.
- Develop automated unit/integration tests and support hardware-in-the-loop, system validation, and release readiness.
- Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
- Partner with architects and cross-functional teams on system interfaces, technical decisions, and integrated delivery.
- Mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, and help improve development practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role has no direct reports but provides senior-level technical leadership and mentoring.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of embedded firmware/software development and production product delivery.
Knowledge / Skill Requirements:
- Strong C/C++ skills, real-time programming, debugging, and resource-constrained design.
- ARM microcontrollers, RTOS/bare-metal, board bring-up, and interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO.
- Embedded Linux services, networking, IPC, and distributed edge computing.
- TCP/IP, MQTT, secure communications, Git, automated testing, and release practices.
Preferred Experience:
- Industrial controls, connected sensors, or safety-related equipment.
- BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, cellular, PoE, CAN, RS-485, or Modbus.
- Linux build systems, containers, IoT platforms, or edge AI/vision integration.
- Secure boot, IEC 62443 practices, CI/CD, Python/shell, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Independent technical ownership, strong problem solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of embedded firmware or software development and production product delivery.
- Strong C/C++ skills, real-time programming, debugging, and resource-constrained design.
- Experience with ARM microcontrollers, RTOS or bare-metal systems, board bring-up, UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO.
- Experience with embedded Linux services, networking, IPC, and distributed edge computing.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, MQTT, secure communications, Git, automated testing, and release practices.
- Experience with industrial controls, connected sensors, or safety-related equipment.
- Experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, cellular, PoE, CAN, RS-485, or Modbus.
- Experience with Linux build systems, containers, IoT platforms, or edge AI/vision integration.
- Experience with secure boot, IEC 62443 practices, CI/CD, Python or shell scripting, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Independent technical ownership, strong problem solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Rite-Hite Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rite-Hite and has not been reviewed or approved by Rite-Hite.
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Healthcare Strength — Company information outlines multiple medical plan options (including PPO and high-deductible plans with HSA support), and feedback suggests the overall benefits package is regarded as good.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing are highlighted and frequently cited alongside other core benefits as positives. These programs contribute to a perception of a solid total rewards foundation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, nine paid holidays, personal days, PTO, and an extended medical leave program with full income replacement for qualifying periods indicate broad coverage. Feedback suggests this leave structure is a meaningful part of the package.
Rite-Hite Insights
What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility. Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service. Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive. Careers If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
