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:

• This position is for a Remote Control Software Engineer to support the Surface Handling Autonomy and Remote Control group. The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust, scalable features on embedded electronic control systems and vision system for use in remote control machine applications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, integrate, and test remote control software for real‑time embedded systems.
• Develop AUTOSAR‑based embedded applications in Embedded C and MATLAB/Simulink aligned with system and platform architectures.
• Create and maintain software requirements with traceability to system and customer needs.
• Collaborate with system, hardware, and software teams across the full development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex software and system issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Develop and execute test plans; support software verification and validation.
• Support functional safety software design and validation per established standards.
• Work with Remote Control system engineers and global teams to deliver production‑ready solutions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Years of experience: 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent technical field.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 5+ years of embedded C and MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• 5+ years of embedded system development experience in RTOS
• Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR-based software; preferably Classic Platform including BSW and RTE interactions

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in the areas of robotics, remote control, or autonomy
• Experience with datalinks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.) and associated tools (CANape, Wireshark, etc.)
• Experience with software development tools such as git, debuggers, and compilers
• Extensive experience with Linux-based software development
• Experience with modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink in an embedded software environment
• Experience with camera configurations and firmware development
• Experience with User Interface software development in Qt framework
• Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes
• Experience developing with embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications

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.