Embedded Firmware Engineer

Assembled Products Corp•Rogers, AR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Firmware Engineer is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing firmware for various products, including, but not limited to, electric shopping carts, in-vehicle laptop computer docking stations, and commercial pressure washer equipment. In addition, this position will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the software engineering life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, regression testing, and documentation. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of development and test tools as well as proficient in the development of embedded software applications. The Embedded Firmware Engineer collaborates cross-functionally with project management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded software
Programming experience in C, C++, and Python for embedded platforms
Knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Basic understanding of circuit theory
Experience with software debugging tools such as multi-meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Knowledge of different communication protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, MQTT, BLE, and WiFi
Familiarity with FMEAs, 8D, and root cause analysis
Strong understanding of safety standards and risk assessment in embedded software systems

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in embedded software and supporting all stages of product life cycle from concept to sunset
Strong programming experience in C, C++, and Python for embedded platforms
In depth knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Good understanding of circuit theory
In depth knowledge of different communication protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, MQTT, BLE, and WiFi
Experience in IoT product development
Developing automated unit tests
Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or scripting for test automation and data analysis
Ability to communicate technical understanding to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and implementing firmware for embedded devices and systems
Experience with the architecture and features of various microcontrollers including but not limited to PIC and ESP32
Responsible for writing efficient and reliable firmware code to control and manage the embedded hardware components
Support firmware QA and optimization of performance
Support a positive customer experience by providing post-release assistance to internal and external customers
Interface with various departments to establish goals and develop functional specifications prior to developing code or product hardware functionality
Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and firmware design
Follow a structured development process to develop, document, code, test, and troubleshoot firmware
Create clear and concise documentation for the firmware code and its interfaces.
Required to analyze, monitor, and improve firmware efficiency and stability of the system using performance analysis tools and profiling techniques to identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization
Develop unit testing processes and documentation
Collaborate with the hardware design and development team to develop functionality and debug firmware to create a stable, reliable system
Maintain revision control
Design and implement on-board diagnostic functionality of hardware and software
Integrate self-test routines and error-reporting mechanisms into the firmware
Support both Production and R&D hardware test systems