Embedded Software Architect

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is looking for an innovative architect to join our global embedded software organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to solve highly complex technical problems and design next generation embedded for Programmable Logic Controllers.

Essential Functions

• Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for new Programmable Logic Controllers
• 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
• Lead high- and detailed-level design of controller features and subsystems, providing coordination across agile development teams, system and controller architects, marketing, and management
• Partner with development, functional test, and system test personnel to construct testable requirements; design and implement test plans to meet product requirements; promote reliable automated test engineering practices and technology
• Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community

Basic Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent knowledge in the application of modern software engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Typically requires 12 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design and development
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques, especially in C++
• Willingness to take on a technical leadership role
• Previous experience working with real-time embedded development environments
• Experience with large scale refactoring of embedded software systems
• Experience developing software to meet safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
• Past technical leadership experience in an agile development setting
• In depth knowledge of software engineering and application of engineering principles and practices in a related field
• Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
• Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science or controls

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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