Methode Electronics · 8 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineer 1
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMethode Electronics is a company focused on designing and implementing embedded software for industrial wireless control systems. The Embedded Software Engineer 1 role involves developing firmware, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring functional safety and reliability throughout the product lifecycle.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop firmware (C/C++, RTOS/Linux) including bootloader, BSP, device drivers, and application logic
Develop in C/C++ on RTOS and/or embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot) targets; contribute to device trees, kernel modules, and HALs where needed
Implement and document wired/wireless interfaces (CAN / J1939, UART, SPI, I²C; Bluetooth where applicable); integrate with RF and baseband teams
Apply coding standards and peer reviews; participate in design and module testing aligned with our R&D programming standards
Create verification plans; automate unit/integration tests; support environmental/EMC/functional tests in our labs; triage field issues with production & service
Contribute to secure-by-design and functional safety lifecycle activities (requirements, architecture, verification, validation, documentation). Understanding of functional safety concepts (IEC/ISO frameworks). Ability to contribute to safety requirements, verification evidence, traceability, and safety analyses
Collaborate with hardware, RF, mechanical, and compliance teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years developing embedded software in C/C++; demonstrated experience with low‑level drivers and real‑time constraints
Hands‑on debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and profilers; strong problem‑solving and ownership
Develop firmware (C/C++, RTOS/Linux) including bootloader, BSP, device drivers, and application logic
Develop in C/C++ on RTOS and/or embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot) targets; contribute to device trees, kernel modules, and HALs where needed
Implement and document wired/wireless interfaces (CAN / J1939, UART, SPI, I²C; Bluetooth where applicable); integrate with RF and baseband teams
Apply coding standards and peer reviews; participate in design and module testing aligned with our R&D programming standards
Create verification plans; automate unit/integration tests; support environmental/EMC/functional tests in our labs; triage field issues with production & service
Contribute to secure-by-design and functional safety lifecycle activities (requirements, architecture, verification, validation, documentation). Understanding of functional safety concepts (IEC/ISO frameworks). Ability to contribute to safety requirements, verification evidence, traceability, and safety analyses
Collaborate with hardware, RF, mechanical, and compliance teams
Preferred
Experience with Yocto, bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and OTA/secure update mechanisms
Industrial comms (CAN/J1939, PROFINET), diagnostics, and robust fault handling
Familiarity with RF‑adjacent embedded systems, EMC/EMI, environmental testing, and product certification workflows (FCC/RED/UL/NEC, IEC/EN)
Exposure to safety or secure development practices across the product lifecycle (e.g., requirements → arch → V&V → field maintenance)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance
Wellness program
Time off benefits
Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution
Company
Methode Electronics
Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1982-10-08IPO
Leadership Team
Jon DeGaynor
President and CEO
Laura Kowalchik
Chief Financial Officer
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