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Posted August 19, 2026

Embedded Software Engineer

Swoon Staffing
Mossville, IL, US Full Time
37USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
  • Pay Rate: $37/hr
  • Location: Mossville, IL – 100% Onsite
  • Duration: 12 Months | 9/21/2026 – 9/20/2027
  • Schedule: First Shift


Position Overview:

Caterpillar is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 2 to support the development and validation of embedded control systems. This role focuses heavily on HIL/SIL validation, test automation, system-level verification, and troubleshooting of embedded software and hardware.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute HIL/SIL validation test plans for embedded control systems and ECUs.
  • Configure, operate, and troubleshoot dSPACE/Vector-based test benches.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts, data collection, and reporting tools.
  • Perform system-level verification, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
  • Support ECU integration, diagnostics, fault injection, and validation reporting.
  • Work with software developers, controls engineers, systems integration, and V&V teams.
  • Support SIL/HIL verification activities for 2026 and 2027 product commitments.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of relevant experience.
  • HIL/SIL validation and testing experience.
  • Hands-on experience with dSPACE and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Experience with Python, C++, or gtest for test automation.
  • Experience with CAN/J1939 and Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or similar tools.
  • Experience with ECU integration, system-level verification, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware/software test environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.


Preferred Experience:

  • Diagnostics/UDS
  • Fault injection testing
  • Model-based development
  • Embedded controls testing
  • Validation reporting tools
  • Hardware troubleshooting and laboratory test equipment
\nCompany Description

At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.

Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.

Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.

Company Description

At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.\r\n\r\nAcross the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.\r\n\r\nBecause at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.

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