Software Engineer II (Vehicle Solutions)

Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.

We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.

Are You Ready to Grow With Us?

Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Design Engineer II to join our Vehicle Solutions team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software systems for existing and next-generation products. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge in developing embedded 8bit/16bit/32bit microcontrollers in C.
• Experience with J1939 CAN, CANopen, and LIN protocols.
• Knowledge of boot code, coding standards, and firmware testing methods.
• Understanding of common microcontroller peripherals such as: timers, GPIO, watchdog, ADC, UART, DMA.
• Familiar with software development processes and controls (static analysis, distributed version control, unit testing, bug tracking).
• Experience with debugging (either with in-circuit debugger or by other means)
• Ability to read and understand schematics and to aid in debugging.
• Ability to use oscilloscope, DMM, and other debugging tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence the organization and to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Experience working with regulations like European functional safety and Cybersecurity Resilience Act
• Concurrently manage multiple unrelated tasks

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) with Engineering concentration from four-year college or university and 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with J1939 protocol, diagnostic trouble codes, and safety protocols.
• Exposure or knowledge of high-level software validation test tools and methods
• Familiarity with GIThub for managing software projects
• Familiarity with STM32 microprocessors and development tools.
• Experience with ARM architecture is preferred.

What we have to offer:

• You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
• Hybrid work model allowing 4 days a month remote
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Collaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games, and more...
• 10 company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability, parental leave, and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.