Firmware Engineer

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer to participate in the design and development of firmware used in electronic instrumentation products. The ideal candidate will have expertise in real-time systems, signal processing, and algorithm development deployed on SOC. This role requires a hands-on engineer comfortable working from schematics, using bench test equipment, and writing firmware for low power processors and SOC.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware.
• Design for non-RTOS, state machine-based system design.
• Develop using Real-Time Operating systems such as FreeRTOS.
• Develop with ARM processors ranging from Cortex-M0+ SOC up to Arm-A15 multicore DSP.
• Implement device drivers to communicate with off chip peripherals.
• Implement user interfaces.
• Use secure boot loaders.
• Test, debug, and optimize code using oscilloscope, JTAG and SWD debuggers.
• Work closely with hardware and system engineers to achieve design goals.
• Integrate USB and Wireless protocols.
• Ensure operations adhere to laws, guidelines, ISO requirements.
• Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in C
• Hands-on experience with RTOS, and bare-metal programming
• Experience implementing DSP algorithms
• Experience with secure bootloaders supporting OTA updates
• Experience with GIT and Bitbucket
• Able to read schematics and data sheets
• Source code management using Git and Bitbucket
• Experience with Bluetooth is a plus

Work Environment

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation and moderate noise
• May work with or near moving mechanical equipment

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person