Embedded Systems Developer

Volant Products Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

RRSP matching

Employee and Family Assistance plan

Profit-sharing program

Long service awards

Social Committee and Company Events

Job summary

Volant Products Inc. seeks an Embedded Systems Developer to prototype and develop firmware for embedded hardware in tools for instrumentation and automation used in well construction.

The role covers full lifecycle development from concept to bench testing while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of embedded C/C++ experience on ARM microcontrollers with RTOS, plus Bluetooth and Zigbee integration for commercial products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of embedded programming in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers with RTOS.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing embedded wireless communication APIs for Bluetooth and Zigbee enabled systems.
• Experience developing and optimizing embedded C/C++ applications including firmware development, debugging, and performance tuning on microcontrollers.
• Understanding of hardware troubleshooting and low-level data processing is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and develop firmware solutions that integrate into embedded hardware designs for instrumentation and automation.
• Own full lifecycle development from concept firmware to final bench testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams throughout the development process.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and ensure design-for-manufacture considerations.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

ARM MCUs

RTOS

Bluetooth

Zigbee

Multithreading

Version control

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Tools

Git

Embedded debugging tools

Job description

At Volant, we believe in doing the right things for the right reasons and continuously strive to improve the health, safety, and environmental contributions that our products and services make to the well construction process. Specializing in casing system installation, we’re focused on transforming the way oil, gas and geothermal wells are constructed by improving safety, efficiency and well integrity. Deeply rooted in technology, our capabilities derive from designing and manufacturing equipment that makes our customers work safer, easier, and more productive by removing people from harm’s way, advancing industry practices, and reducing environmental impacts during the well construction process and for the life of the well.

We know that people are more valuable than things and that strong and effective teams are key to our success. We value contributions from every employee and leverage accountability, in a context of trust, to create an atmosphere where everyone can learn, grow, and be respected. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and a collaborative work environment.

Your role with us:

Reporting to the Senior Technology Engineer, Instrumentation, the Embedded Systems Developer is responsible for prototyping and developing firmware solutions that integrate into embedded hardware designs of mechanical tools for the purpose of instrumentation and automation. The Embedded Systems Developer is responsible for full lifecycle development, from concept firmware development to final bench testing, while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

You will bring to the role:

• Minimum 5 years of experience demonstrating strong embedded programming skills in C/C++, with practical experience writing firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers and integrating with real-time operating systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing embedded wireless communication application architecture and protocol functionality for Bluetooth and Zigbee enabled systems for commercial products.
• Experience developing and optimizing embedded C/C++ applications, including firmware development, debugging, and performance tuning on microcontrollers.
• Understanding of hardware troubleshooting and low-level data processing is a strong asset.
• Experience using version control systems and participating in collaborative development workflows and code reviews. Working knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and timing-sensitive programming.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and trade-offs.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization alongside software, hardware, controls, and operations teams.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced development environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct independent research, evaluate trade-offs, and drive technical decisions with limited oversight.

What we offer you:

• A culture that values you, your collaboration, and your expertise
• Training and Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, plus Health and Personal Spending Accounts.
• A company matching RRSP plan
• An Employee and Family Assistance plan
• Profit-sharing program
• Long service awards
• Social Committee and Company Events

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.