ForterraRemote

Software Engineer, Safety Critical Embedded Systems

United States of America

Full Time

2 hours ago

$150,000 - $175,000 USD

No H1B

Key skills

C and C++Python scriptingEmbedded and safety-critical software developmentRTOS and resource-constrained systemsGitCMakeContinuous integrationRequirements management and traceabilityMISRA C and MISRA C++Static analysisUnit testing and code coverageSafety-critical standards ISO 26262Safety-critical standards IEC 61508Safety-critical standards DO-178CSafety-critical standards MIL-STD-882ESafety-critical standards JSSSEHSafety-critical standardsSafety-critical standards JS-SSA-IGEmbedded platforms QNXEmbedded platforms LinuxEmbedded platformsEmbedded platforms NXP S32GVehicle networks and diagnostic protocols CANVehicle networks and diagnostic protocols CAN-FDVehicle networks and diagnostic protocols EthernetVehicle networks and diagnostic protocols UDSVehicle networks and diagnostic protocolsVehicle networks and diagnostic protocols J1939PythonC++CUnit TestingLeadershipMentoringCommunication

About this role

Forterra develops autonomous systems for battlefield operations. The Software Engineer designs, implements, tests, and maintains safety-critical embedded software for autonomous ground vehicles, working across the software lifecycle with software, systems, test, and safety engineers.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain safety critical embedded software for autonomous ground vehicle platforms
Turn system and software requirements into readable, testable C and C++ code
Implement fault detection, fault handling, diagnostics, and safe response behavior across supported vehicle platforms
Write unit, integration, and target based tests. Support automated verification and coverage analysis
Debug hardware, software, firmware, timing, communications, and integration problems using logs, traces, debuggers, and instrumentation
Take part in architecture, design, code, and test plan reviews with attention to correctness, safety, maintainability, and testability
Document implementation decisions, test results, anomaly resolution, and requirements traceability in a form that can be reviewed and reused
Work with systems, test, and safety engineers to improve requirements, resolve defects, support assessments, and strengthen shared software practices

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Equivalent experience may be considered
Three or more years of experience developing embedded software or safety critical software
Proficiency in C or C++ and working knowledge of Python or another scripting language
Experience developing software for an RTOS, embedded target, or other resource constrained system
Experience with Git, CMake, continuous integration, code review, and related software development practices
Familiarity with requirements management, requirements traceability, and software verification
Familiarity with MISRA C or MISRA C++, static analysis, unit testing, and code coverage
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, along with clear written and verbal communication
eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Experience applying safety critical development and assurance standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508
DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, or JS-SSA-IG
Experience with QNX, Linux, NXP S32G, or similar embedded platforms
Experience with CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, UDS, J1939, or other vehicle networks and diagnostic protocols
Understanding of robotics domains such as motion control, planning, perception, fault management, and
vehicle interfaces
Experience integrating electromechanical systems in automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial, defense
or similar environments
Experience providing technical leadership through design reviews, mentoring, or improvements to shared
development practices