Embedded Software Engineer 3 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
• Visa sponsorship

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Research and design of localization algorithms and software
• Develop production quality C++ software including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation
• Contributes to requirements generation and architecture design considerations for the localization architecture
• Support functional safety software design and validation process

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Software development focused on positioning and localization.
• Collaborate with team members to prototype and bring to production algorithms that enable autonomous & semiautonomous systems to localize robustly within the world around them.
• Estimate position and altitude absolutely but also relatively to terrain features and static or mobile equipment, and implementing filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs
• Participate in various aspects of the development process including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Years of experience: 5+
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical or Computer engineering or Computer Science degree; 2 years with Masters’ Degree

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledge:

o Inertial Measurement Technology

o State Estimation

Problem Solving:

o Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

o Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

o Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Software Development Life Cycle:

 Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle.

 Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.

Programming:

o Excellency in C++

o Fluency in Python

o Interprets application system designs and program specifications.

o Strong engineering practices, debugging/profiling skills.

o Applies structured programming techniques to structured environments.

Technical Troubleshooting:

o Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems.

o Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.

o Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

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.