Embedded Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation

. Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for Programmable Logic Controllers .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeMayfield Heights • Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsOpen SourcePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for Programmable Logic Controllers
Build and maintain automated tests and test frameworks in support of new and existing product features
Work in a variety of hardware and software environments, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to custom System on Chip architectures, and from general purpose to embedded real-time operating systems
Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of engineering tools and practices across the global development organization
Participate as a member of the team, and actively monitor and improve the overall health, predictability, and responsiveness of the team as well as the organization as a whole
Demonstrate a strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, C++ and Python are preferred
Participate in all aspects of the embedded software quality process, including design and code review, and developing unit and functional testware
Implement and execute automated and manual tests; expand and improve automated test coverage and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
Legal authorization to work in the US is required
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience
Experience developing software and automated tests and tools in object-oriented languages such as C++ or Python
Ability to understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques
Experience with automation frameworks and tools development
Experience in requirements decomposition and test traceability
Experience in using open source tools like Git and Jenkins
Knowledge of unit testing using tools like CppUnit, unittest, etc.
Experience with continuous integration environments, automated test, and acceptance testing
Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
Experience developing software and test to safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science or controls.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Pythonobject-oriented programmingautomated testingtest frameworksrequirements decompositiontest traceabilityunit testingcontinuous integrationsafety and security standards

Soft Skills

team collaborationpredictabilityresponsivenesscontinuous improvementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's Degreeadvanced courses in engineeringadvanced courses in computer scienceadvanced courses in controls