Embedded Software Engineer I/II, Fire Service

OverviewAre you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.ResponsibilitiesWhat you get to do:Work for a tech company that makes solutions and products that directly protect and save lives of firefighters and industrial workers around the world everyday, as well as the environmentGrow in your craft, your career and the discipline of embedded software engineering while simultaneously delivering tangible and recognized value to internal and external customersGain experience on a variety of technology stacks and product types as part of a highly engaged, highly skilled team that spans different skillsets, backgrounds, roles and global locationsFirefighter equipment, gas detectors and industrial worker gear with various sensor technologies (e.g. thermal imaging, environmental sensing, location, infrared/lasers)IoT style ecosystem of physical/digital products with wireless and wired connectivity (e.g. AWS, cellular, GNSS, BLE)Safety critical software (SIL, security)Understand the “why” behind customer needs and connect that to deeply technical, hardware/software-based problem solving approaches on a day-to-day basisQualificationsAbout you:Your mindset is one of personal, team and company growthYou want your work to be meaningful and you want to launch awesome productsYou don’t like doing the same thing over and over, you want to be challenged and to make a differenceYou value understanding the context and big picture while focusing on and working through the details of technical solutionsYou’re motivated to help others and to be helped by others as part of reaching larger goals togetherYou like active, growing cities with lots of history/culture/tech like Pittsburgh, PA USA being part of a global teamYou want the excitement of tech, but with stability, work/life balance and in-person interactionSpecial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Understanding of the software lifecycle and the challenges and complexities that arise during a typical development cycleStrong technical skills in designing and implementing software that fits the need, including within the constraints of hardwareAbility to communicate well - verbal, written, presentationSkilled in modern software development and/or quality (git, C/C++/Python, CMake, unit testing, static analysis, automated integration testing, interface simulators, build/release)Preferred:Experience with:Rapid prototypingEmbedded Linux based platformsHardware and communication interfacesEducation and Experience Required:BSCE, BSEE or relevant technical discipline, preferably from an ABET or similarly accredited programThis position is available at two different career levels based upon experience and education:Staff I: 0 years of relevant industry experience minimumStaff II: 2 years of relevant industry experience minimumMS degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of relevant experience