BMS Software Engineer (Battery Management Systems), Illinois

Job Title: Client Software Engineer (Battery Management Systems)

Duration: 9+ Months

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Client Software Engineer contractor to support the development of Battery Management System (Client) software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development with a focus on object-oriented C++ and RTOS environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and test Client software using modern C++ (C++17 or later)

Develop software following trunk-based development processes using pull requests and gating checks (static analysis, unit tests)

Create and maintain unit tests using Google Test

Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile tools like Jira

Generate and maintain in-source documentation using Sphinx, Doxygen, and PlantUML

Utilize static analysis tools such as Axivion to ensure code quality

Work within an RTOS environment, specifically SafeRTOS (or similar FreeRTOS API)

Manage source control and code review via GitHub and Graphite

Configure build systems using CMake

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented C++ (C++17+)

Experience with Unit Testing frameworks (preferably Google Test)

Hands-on experience with RTOS (SafeRTOS or FreeRTOS)

Familiarity with static code analysis tools (Axivion preferred)

Version control expertise with GitHub

Experience with trunk-based development processes

Strong documentation practices using Sphinx, Doxygen, and Plant UML

Build configuration experience with CMake

Nice to Have:

Background in battery management systems or automotive embedded systems

Experience in regulated safety-critical software environments