Associate Engineer, Embedded Firmware

About the Role

This position is responsible for the research, development, and application of software for new and existing commercial products. Responsibilities may encompass: specification, design, implementation, testing, release, and manufacturing support. The Associate Embedded Firmware Engineer works under moderate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Product and Engineering Management in the various stages of product development.
• Develop firmware and test specifications for products.
• Assist with component selection and hardware design.
• Assist with development of an operations manual, if applicable.
• Design & develop firmware/software for electrical assemblies according to specifications.
• Develop application systems, including preparing requirement specifications, analysis, design, coding, implementation, and testing components of applications as assigned.
• Write efficient code for complex programming assignments.
• Develop comprehensive test data, conduct independent unit tests, and assist in system testing and documentation.
• Prepare Statements of Work and Project Plans.
• Debug low-level issues for new and existing products.
• Assist other engineers with development and testing of new and existing products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with embedded firmware in C or C++.
• Experience in designing firmware using 16/32 microcontrollers and ARM processors.
• Understanding of RTOS concepts and expertise in designing event-driven real-time firmware.
• Experience in designing firmware for CAN, BLE, UART, SPI, I2C, or other communication protocols.
• Experience using debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or JTAG debuggers.
• Strong debugging critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen focus to detail.
• Understanding of electrical safety.
• Familiarity with industry practices and tools in the implementation of embedded hardware and software technology.

Prior internship experience is a plus.

Experience writing unit tests is a plus.

Experience in wireless protocols like Matter, BLE, ZigBee, Z-wave, or WiFi is a plus.

Experience in Linux is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or other Engineering related field.

Travel

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.