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Embedded Systems Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they sit squarely within STEM CIP codes covering electrical, computer, and software engineering. Your 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you complete an I-983 training plan tied to your engineering degree.
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Embedded Software Engineer
Requisition ID
6358
Job Location
Wichita - Kansas - United States
Category for Job Posting
Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting
Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting
Hybrid
About us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
This Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for controllers used in Construction Equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, test, and evaluate embedded software programs that integrate with CNH controllers.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to facilitate deployment related to embedded software programs.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhanced integration between software and hardware.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Work with external suppliers and customers to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Analyze and root cause software issues found internally and externally.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Design and execute MIL, SIL testing.
- Help define requirements and evaluate technical feasibility of implementation.
- Demonstrates support for company culture in their daily actions and behaviors.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or similar field from accredited university.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in embedded software development preferably for Construction or Agriculture or Automotive or off-highway equipment.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Embedded Coder for model-based software development and automatic C code generation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing, simulating, testing, and deploying control algorithms to embedded controllers.
- Strong understanding model-based design principles, including model architecture, reusable components, and code generation workflows.
- Experience in programming languages, such as C or C++.
- Experience with real time operating systems.
- Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership staff.
- Travel is less than 10%.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $86,600.00 - $132,800.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
Job Title
Embedded Software Engineer
Requisition ID
6358
Job Location
Wichita - Kansas - United States
Category for Job Posting
Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting
Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting
Hybrid
About us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
This Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for controllers used in Construction Equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, test, and evaluate embedded software programs that integrate with CNH controllers.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to facilitate deployment related to embedded software programs.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhanced integration between software and hardware.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Work with external suppliers and customers to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Analyze and root cause software issues found internally and externally.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Design and execute MIL, SIL testing.
- Help define requirements and evaluate technical feasibility of implementation.
- Demonstrates support for company culture in their daily actions and behaviors.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or similar field from accredited university.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in embedded software development preferably for Construction or Agriculture or Automotive or off-highway equipment.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Embedded Coder for model-based software development and automatic C code generation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing, simulating, testing, and deploying control algorithms to embedded controllers.
- Strong understanding model-based design principles, including model architecture, reusable components, and code generation workflows.
- Experience in programming languages, such as C or C++.
- Experience with real time operating systems.
- Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership staff.
- Travel is less than 10%.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $86,600.00 - $132,800.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Embedded Systems Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to a STEM-designated field, electrical engineering (14.10), computer engineering (14.09), or computer science (11.07) are the most common matches for embedded systems roles. Your DSO confirms the mapping before approving your extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you negotiate an offer. STEM OPT extensions are invalid without it, and many smaller embedded systems firms, including defense contractors, aren't enrolled despite being eligible employers.
Target employers with active LCA filings in hardware roles
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data filtered by SOC code 17-2061 (Electrical Engineers) or 15-1252 (Software Developers, Embedded) to find companies that routinely file for these roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can filter employers by filing history before applying.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific engineering deliverables
Don't use a generic job description. Your I-983 must list measurable learning objectives tied to embedded systems work, firmware development cycles, hardware validation protocols, or RTOS integration tasks. USCIS expects concrete technical milestones, not broad role summaries.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers by metro area
Embedded systems salaries vary sharply between defense corridors like the D.C. metro and tech hubs like San Jose. Run the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and location to confirm any offer meets prevailing wage Level I or II before you sign, since underpaid offers create LCA compliance risk.
Flag cap-gap timing when switching roles mid-OPT
If you're changing embedded systems employers after an H-1B visa petition is filed on your behalf, your cap-gap protection runs through September 30 of the fiscal year. Coordinate your I-983 update with your DSO immediately on day one at the new employer to avoid a gap in authorized training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an Embedded Systems Engineer?
Your degree qualifies if it carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Electrical engineering (14.10), computer engineering (14.09), and computer science (11.07) all support embedded systems work and appear on the STEM OPT CIP code list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Your DSO verifies the match and authorizes the extension on your I-20. Degrees in general business or communications do not qualify regardless of your job title.
Can I start working as an Embedded Systems Engineer at a company that isn't enrolled in E-Verify?
No. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If your employer isn't enrolled before your extension begins, your work authorization for that job is invalid. Ask your HR contact to confirm enrollment status in writing before your start date, and verify it yourself through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an Embedded Systems Engineer role?
Your I-983 must describe how the job directly relates to your STEM degree with specific, measurable training goals. For embedded systems work, that means listing concrete objectives like developing firmware for a specific microcontroller family, implementing real-time operating system modules, or conducting hardware-in-the-loop testing. USCIS expects technical detail tied to your degree field, not a copy of your job description. Your employer signs off, and your DSO approves it before your extension starts.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need a new EAD. Your I-983 training plan remains in effect during cap-gap, and you must stay at the same employer. If the petition isn't selected or is denied, your work authorization ends and you must stop working immediately.
Where can I find Embedded Systems Engineer jobs at companies already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally hire you as a STEM OPT student. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the occupation profile under SOC code 17-2061 to understand which industries employ the most embedded systems engineers and target your search by sector.