Job Description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Software Development Engineer This position reports to the Director of Engineering and will work in Pompano Beach, FL.

As Software Development Engineer of the Pompano Beach, FL team, you will interface with the strategy team in Sweden to develop global connectivity platform, be responsible at local divisions to deploy connected solutions, and manage offshore app and firmware developers on implementation.

The day-to-day responsibilities would be working in Agile sprints to execute a dynamic plan that would enable a connected experience. With the help of a product management team and the knowledge gained, this would translate into a saleable product that meets B2B, B2C, D2C needs. This individual would need to identify what could be done in house and what partnerships we would need then lead those partnerships. They will also need to be able to manage internal and external resources with good product management skills. Keeping projects on schedule and meeting deadlines is key to a successful product launch.

General Responsibilities

• Work with internal partners to define and refine connectivity strategy and system architecture
• Define detailed specifications for App and Firmware development
• Work with external engineers to develop App and Firmware in agile development environment.
• Review and create test plans and documentation for App and Firmware
• Ability to manage the project by directing external resources
• Problem solve with internal and external resources
• Integrate connectivity solutions with appliances and smart devices
• Coordinate and participate in software design and code reviews
• Maintain of app and firmware post release
• Implement a strategy for over the air product updates and software compatibility
• Facilitate with product management on UI/UX and wireframe specifications
• Support firmware and troubleshooting on legacy products as needed basis
• Interact with customers and suppliers and represent Dometic
• Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in an engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• Minimum of university bachelor degree or equivalent qualifications in Electrical, Electro Mechanical, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Masters in Software Engineering or Design preferred.
• Experience working with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff) including ladder logic interpretation, system integration, and troubleshooting is a strong asset.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong proficiency with software design, development, validation, and documentation
• Excellent software design and programming skills in C / C++
• Strong problem-solving ability is a must
• Strong understanding of hardware system design and hardware / software interfaces
• Working experience with the agile development process is a strong asset
• Working experience with CAN and communication protocols such as J1939, NMEA2K, and CAN open
• Familiarity with various bus protocols and interfaces (e.g. CAN, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP, AT Command, WiFi, Bluetooth, MQTT)
• Familiarity with UML, object-oriented programming, and design patterns
• Familiarity with version control system such as GIT and issue tracking system such as JIRA
• Understanding of industrial automation fundamentals and the ability to interface embedded firmware with PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.