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≈ $83k – $188k per year (Estimated)
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Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. RFA Engineering scores B on the Alion truth index.

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RFA Engineering is an engineering services firm headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, that provides mechanical, electrical and embedded software engineering, testing and documentation for makers of off-highway and industrial machines. Founded in 1967, it serves agriculture, construction, mining, turf care, forestry, power generation and defense equipment manufacturers from its own design centers and with engineers working on site at client facilities, including a large team in Dubuque, Iowa. It hires mechanical design and test engineers, electrical and embedded systems engineers, software test and validation engineers, computer vision specialists and CAD drafters.

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) develops embedded software and electronics for our world-class clients in the areas of precision agriculture and vehicle electrification. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's engineering and manufacturing facility.

Embedded Systems Engineer

This position is associated with development of electrical systems and software that control vehicle operation and functions. Development methods include C programming language and Model Based Software Design including MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

  • Design new and enhance existing systems for robust electronics intended for on/off road vehicles and harsh environments.
  • Perform requirements capture, analysis, design, programming, debugging, hardware integration and verification.
  • Solicit and capture requirements directly from customers.
  • Create and review innovative HW/SW testing architectures and designs for challenging problems.
  • Breaking the original requirements down into the proper high level and mid-range architecture and then creating detailed design notes from the results.
  • Perform detailed unit, integration, and systems verification and validation testing using HW/SW tools.
  • Review others testing and suggest additional test cases.
  • Work closely with other project team members as needed to ensure the final combined product has compatible software, electronic hardware, and mechanical hardware which functions properly together and performs at levels specified in the test requirement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering or Related Field
  • Software Development experience (C, C++, Simulink)
  • Ability to interpret software requirements, electrical schematics, and test plan documentation
  • Experience with root cause analysis, machine troubleshooting, and diagnostics
  • Experience with development and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers)

Desired Attributes

  • Experience with basic electronics and hardware systems (Op Amp, FET's. Transducers, A/D Converters)
  • General machine knowledge of off-road equipment or machinery
  • Self-motivated, quick learner, with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude
  • A strong mathematical and analytical problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • TelaDoc Healthiest You
  • Supplemental Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Short-term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • HSA for Medical Expenses
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

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