IIoT Embedded Systems Engineer

IIoT Embedded Systems Engineer

Davenport, IA

Full Time

About Grace

You’ll be joining Grace Technologies, a global leader in electrical safety and predictive maintenance. We pioneered Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) and created GracePort®, the industry-standard panel interface connection that allows technicians to work more safely without opening energized electrical enclosures. Our solutions also include voltage indicators, test points, lockout/tagout, GraceSense™ predictive maintenance for real-time equipment condition monitoring, and Proxxi wearable safety technology—protecting people and equipment in more than 60 countries.

Grace has been named one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces by the Des Moines Register from 2018–2025, reflecting a culture where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test software for microprocessor-based hardware and embedded systems
• Support performance, reliability, and responsiveness of embedded applications
• Help identify and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues
• Contribute to maintaining clean, organized, and well-documented code
• Collaborate with the engineering team to document firmware, hardware, and system-level design practices

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Internship, co-op, project, or early-career experience in embedded systems, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Working knowledge of C or other languages used for microcontroller-based development
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts and common peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, etc.)
• Exposure to version control tools such as Git
• Basic understanding of PCB schematics and hardware design principles
• Comfort working with lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supply, etc.)
• Exposure to industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA) is a plus
• Hands-on experience through coursework, labs, or projects building hardware and/or software prototypes

If you don’t check every box but are eager to grow, we still want to hear from you.

Perks

• Entrepreneurial environment — your ideas matter, and you’ll help build what’s next
• Weekly team-building activities that actually feel fun
• Free snacks, fresh fruit, and gourmet coffee always stocked

Benefits

• Generous Responsible Time Off plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Company Wellness Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to fit your needs