GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

ABOUT THE JOB!

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development and integration of embedded software solutions for our innovative acoustic headsets and integrated systems. This role is pivotal in driving new product development, enhancing software architecture, and ensuring robust firmware and system performance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong firmware development skills for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers (especially Qualcomm S series and ARM families)
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Commitment to continuous improvement in software engineering practices and methodologies
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) customers is preferred.
• Audio DSP programming experience a plus.
• Comfortable learning existing functionality via code inspection.
• Development for embedded Linux a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and integration for embedded systems
• Act as a technical liaison with externally contracted software development resources
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
• Develop and document software requirements and specifications
• Participate in technical bids and proposals, contributing to conceptual design and cost estimation for firmware solutions
• Support manufacturing and field-testing activities as needed
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and technological advancements to influence product roadmaps and innovations

TO APPLY:

Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/

LOCATION:

Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.