Embedded Systems Engineer in Chillicothe, Illinois at Cintal, Inc.

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for remote control machine applications.
• Define system requirements, architecture, interfaces, and feature traceability.
• Design and maintain software using Embedded C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Integrate remote control systems across software, hardware, controls, and communication networks.
• Perform system integration, verification & validation (V&V), troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support functional safety, FMEA, product quality, and software release activities.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to improve engineering productivity, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with remote control system engineers and global teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Work within a cross-functional engineering team focused on remote control and autonomy technologies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, integrate, and validate embedded software solutions for remote control machine applications.
• Define system requirements, architecture, interfaces, and end-to-end feature traceability.
• Develop and maintain embedded software using Embedded C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Integrate software, hardware, controls, and communication networks to support remote control systems.
• Execute system integration, verification & validation (V&V), troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis activities.
• Support functional safety, FMEA, product quality initiatives, and software release processes.
• Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, testing, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with remote control system engineers and global cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Contribute to remote control and autonomy projects while working within a collaborative engineering team environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Embedded Software Development, Systems Engineering, Integration, and Validation.
• Strong experience with Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, RTOS, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, V&V, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in robotics, autonomy, remote control systems, or functional safety is preferred.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with RTOS, CAN, Ethernet, and embedded control systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, system architecture, and integration.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, verification & validation (V&V), and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark, Git, and related development tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Autonomy, Robotics, Remote Control, or Machine Control Systems.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, Functional Safety, and FMEA.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and automated test frameworks.
• Knowledge of DOORS/Jama requirements management tools.
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.