Consultant Request – Embedded Software Developer (Real-Time Linux / FreeRTOS) Level 2

Uppdragsbeskrivning

Category: Engineering
Assignment Scope: Full-time (100%)
Number of Consultants: 1
Response Deadline: 2026-06-15
Workplace: On-site in Västerås (remote work not possible)
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Estimated Assignment Duration: Approximately 1,152 hours

Assignment Description

We are looking for an Embedded Software Developer to design and develop real-time embedded software running on Real-Time Linux (PREEMPT_RT) and/or FreeRTOS platforms. The role is part of a cross-functional Scrum team delivering high-quality products within the substation automation domain, with strong focus on determinism, performance, and reliability.

R&D Software Development includes requirement management, software design, design reviews, and functional verification. In addition to meeting functional requirements, the consultant is expected to contribute to achieving targets related to quality, cost, and delivery time. Established work processes and associated tools are provided and are expected to be followed unless otherwise agreed.

Under general guidance from a supervisor or senior engineer, the consultant will perform engineering tasks requiring sound judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices. The role also includes contributing to continuous improvements within the team to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize real-time software on embedded Linux and RTOS-based platforms within the substation automation domain
• Implement software based on approved implementation specifications and technical proposals
• Drive software quality through test automation, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze and improve resource utilization, latency, jitter, and scheduling behavior
• Debug issues across RTOS/kernel, application, and hardware layers
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies and collaborative agile development

Required Qualifications Mandatory Requirements

• 2–6 years of experience within the relevant field combined with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  or another technical degree combined with 10–15 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with real-time embedded systems using Real-Time Linux and/or FreeRTOS
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming
• Understanding of scheduling, interrupts, synchronization, and concurrency
• Experience with Ethernet and CAN communication in embedded systems
• Experience working with MCUs, SoCs, and low-level hardware interfaces
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Good command of the English language

Meritorious Experience

• Experience within power systems, industrial automation, or substation automation
• Experience with kernel-level or RTOS-near software development
• Experience with performance optimization and debugging of real-time systems

Additional Information

• Swedish language skills are not required
• The assignment is fully on-site in Västerås
• Standard office working hours apply

• Uppdrag

  Consultant Request – Embedded Software Developer (Real-Time Linux / FreeRTOS) Level 2

• Bolag

  Sigma Industry Services

• Plats

  Västmanlands län, Sverige

• Kompetensområde

  Business Intelligence, Affärssystem, Systemutveckling, Drift, underhåll och infrastruktur, Test och kvalitet, Verksamhetsanalys, Digital kommunikation, Kravhantering & Verksamhetsutveckling, Projektledning & Management, Digitalisering, Geoteknik, Byggkonstruktion, Mark, landskap och plan, Miljö, Järnväg, VA-teknik, Väg, gata och trafik, Projektledning, PLM, Audio/Acoustics, Opto engineering, Beräkning & Simulering, Industridesign & Ergonomi, Mekanikutveckling, Produktionsutveckling inkl. Logistik, Automation, Software development, El & Automation, Energi- & Elkraftteknik, Hårdvara elektronik, Provning & verifiering, Mjukvaruutveckling inbyggda system, RF And Microwave, Funktionsutveckling, Systemdesign, Life Science, QA & Validering, Administration, Finance, HR, Management, Sales and Marketing, Hållbarhet, Övrig, Mjukvara, Kundverktyg & Kompetenser, Allmänt, Erfarenhetsområde, Rollerfarenhet, Produkt, Produktinformation

• Publiceringsdatum

  2026-05-13

• Svar senast

  2026-06-21

• Arbetstid

  100 %

• Kontaktperson

  Mikael Hagström, mikael.hagstrom@sigma.se, 46706012715