Launch Your Engineering Career with Purpose – Software Engineer I

HED is an industry leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls, displays, and telematics systems for on- and off-highway vehicle OEMs. Our application development tools, and engineering services enable OEMs flexibility and easy configurability to create customized vehicle control systems.

Are you ready to turn your passion for software into real-world impact? At HED, we’re looking for a Software Engineer I who’s eager to grow, learn, and help shape the future of embedded systems in some of the world’s toughest and most exciting environments — think fire trucks, construction equipment, and military vehicles.

In this role, you won’t just be writing code — you’ll be part of a collaborative team that transforms complex challenges into smart, reliable solutions. Guided by experienced engineers and proven processes, you’ll contribute to the development of embedded modules that control critical vehicle functions.

You’ll bring a curious, pragmatic mindset to every task, from interpreting customer and industry specifications to crafting design documentation, test procedures, and reports. Your work will help ensure our software meets rigorous internal and external standards — while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in rugged, real-world applications.

If you're driven by curiosity, excited by hands-on problem-solving, and ready to build a meaningful career in embedded systems, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in an agile team culture, closely collaborating with other team members.
• Participate in developing clear project requirements based on (internal / external) customer needs, government regulations, and industry standards.
• Support development and maintenance of microcontroller-based software and lifecycle data including software requirements, design documentation, source code, test procedures, and test reports from automated, manual, and unit tests.
• Identify, track, and correct software defects.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Collaborate with outsourced vendors.
• Collaborate with the electrical design team on new hardware designs.
• Support investigations into issues that are impacting Production’s ability to build and deliver products.
• Provide customer technical support.
• Other typical software development tasks as needed.
   

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

    Education

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

    Skills:

• Proficient with programming in C.
• Proficient with working in a Windows environment, including MS Word and Excel.
• Experience working with hardware, schematics, and component data sheets.
• Experience working with standard lab equipment such as power supplied, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of programming concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of software version control.
• Knowledge of test equipment such as emulators, debuggers, multimeters, and oscilloscopes to debug and verify proper operation of hardware and software.

    Abilities:

• Participate in cross functional teams (matrix environment). 
• Work in an agile development environment.
• Demonstrate good verbal and communication skills. 
• Create product documentation such as test reports and user guides.
• Travel typically under 5%. 

Preferred Qualifications

    Skills:

• Proficient with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Proficient with C++.
• Experience using Git for software version control.
• Experience working with open-source software.
• Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS.
• Knowledge of scrum development practices 
• Knowledge of software quality best practices (build/test automation, software design, code reviews). 
• Knowledge of implementing unit tests for software including test driven development.
• Knowledge implementing build pipelines.
• Knowledge of developing drivers for microcontroller peripherals.
• Knowledge developing boot loaders and flash reprogramming.
• Knowledge of PWM drivers.
• Knowledge of ADC drivers.
• Knowledge of serial communications protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet

    Abilities:

• Demonstrate good software and hardware debugging skills.
• Support root-cause analysis investigations.
• Work on embedded hardware systems.
• Perform pull requests for software updates.
• Read electrical schematics and provide feedback during design reviews.
• Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzersand other test equipment to troubleshoot and verify the proper operation of software and hardware.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a customer’s location may be required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology projects.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a difference in the world and in our communities.

Sound Interesting? Apply now!

Email your resume to adankmeyer@hedcontrols.com