Embedded Firmware Engineer, Optical Systems (Contract)

Myticas Consulting Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting Inc. is seeking a Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and test mission-critical firmware components for advanced embedded optical systems. This one-year contract is based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Responsibilities include designing and testing software for next-generation embedded platforms and refining requirements, with strong emphasis on RTOS/embedded Linux, interrupts, device drivers, memory management, and multithreading.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with embedded software development experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Excellent object-oriented design and expert C++ programming skills.
• Deep understanding of multithreaded software systems and operating-system concepts.
• Knowledge of scripting language; Python preferred.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with version control such as GIT and bug tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with optical devices, OTN, CMIS, DSP/line configuration, alarms, or coherent systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, code, and test software for next-generation embedded optical platforms.
• Review, analyze, and refine software requirements for multiple features.
• Propose and finalize software designs that can be translated into maintainable code.
• Develop and test code that meets specifications.
• Work deeply with RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, including interrupts, device drivers, memory management, and multithreading.
• Review test plans and test cases for developed code.
• Debug and resolve complex issues reported by test teams and customers.
• Apply OO design principles and design patterns to feature development.

Skills

C++ programming

RTOS concepts

Multithreading

Python scripting

OO design

GIT/Jira

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE

Job description

Myticas Consulting Inc. is seeking a Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and test mission-critical firmware components for advanced embedded optical systems. This one-year contract is based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Responsibilities include designing and testing software for next-generation embedded platforms and refining requirements, with strong emphasis on RTOS/embedded Linux, interrupts, device drivers, memory management, and multithreading.