Embedded Software Engineer II

ICON is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Products team in Austin, TX. In this hands-on role you will develop and maintain control software for our production fleet and our space-based robotic systems. You will contribute in all aspects of the software development lifecycle as part of a growing, fast-paced team. This role will be based at our Austin, TX headquarters and will report to ICON’s Manager of Embedded Software Engineering. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop controls architecture with a combination of hard and soft real-time requirements

• Develop robust communication protocols between supervisory and real-time systems

• Program and debug control logic in a variety of languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab, TwinCAT)

• Create modular, object-oriented code that adheres to established coding standards, design patterns, and documentation practices

• Lead system integration and validation efforts across hardware and software

• Develop and maintain simulated environments and automated test frameworks to support continuous integration and system verification

• Support electromechanical hardware systems both remotely and on-site, ensuring safe, reliable operation

• Participate in architecture decisions for controls and electrical systems, including component selection and standardization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure alignment across system interfaces

• Participate in design & code reviews to maintain consistency and high-quality output

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with C++ 17 or newer in a professional software development role

• Hands-on experience with robotic platforms, sensors, actuators, localization, perception, and control systems

• Proficiency in programming languages & frameworks commonly used in robotics & automation, such as C/C++, Python, ROS, and TwinCAT

• Familiarity with hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes is beneficial

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset to identify issues, propose innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of performance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of IP-based computer networking, especially EtherCAT

• Proven track record of delivering products to end users and production environments

• Understanding of motion or process control in real-time industrial systems

• Experience with Bash and/or Python scripting

• Experience using Git version control and participating in a peer-review process

• Experience programming industrial robots in high-level languages

• Experience in formal control theory

• A general understanding of inverse kinematics, motion planning, and/or simulation

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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