Job Summary:
The Firmware Designer is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining firmware for embedded systems. This role requires a deep understanding of both hardware and software to ensure that the firmware effectively controls hardware components and performs as required. The Firmware Designer will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other team members to create reliable and efficient firmware solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Firmware Development:
Design and develop firmware for embedded systems based on system requirements and specifications
Write and optimize code in low-level programming languages such as C, C++, or assembly
Implement and test firmware features to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria
Develop test suites for verification
Automate test cases
Hardware Integration:
Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware architecture and ensure firmware effectively interfaces with hardware components
Debug and troubleshoot issues related to hardware and firmware interaction
Testing and Validation:
Develop and execute test plans to validate firmware functionality and performance
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing to identify and resolve issues
Analyze and address bugs and performance issues and make necessary adjustments to improve firmware quality
Documentation and Reporting:
Create and maintain detailed documentation for firmware design, development processes, and testing procedures
Provide regular updates and reports on project status, including any issues, risks, and resolutions
Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with advancements in firmware development technologies and best practices
Identify areas for improvement in existing firmware and propose solutions to enhance functionality and efficiency
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure successful integration of firmware with other system components
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team meetings to contribute to project planning and execution
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience: Proven experience in firmware development for embedded systems, including hands-on experience with microcontrollers, processors, and peripheral interfaces
Skills:
Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly
Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, hardware-software interaction, and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Familiarity with scripting
Familiarity with building tools
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with additional programming languages and tools relevant to firmware development
Experience with scripting and test case development
Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART) and hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Benefits
Excellent compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short / Long term Disability
100 % match, 401K Retirement Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
11 Holiday Pay
Work Environment
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the manufacturing site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally performed in outside weather conditions
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.
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