Firmware Engineer II

Adtran Networks Canada Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adtran’s Ottawa, Canada site seeks a Firmware Engineer II to design, develop, and test embedded software for pluggable optical transceiver modules within the Optical Engines unit. You’ll collaborate with optical, hardware, and test teams to deliver production-grade firmware for next-generation optical products.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, strong C programming for embedded systems, RTOS experience, ARM microcontrollers, and familiarity with UART/SPI/I2C

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related.
• Proficient in C programming for embedded software.
• Debugging software experience.
• Real-time operating systems experience.
• Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers.
• Familiar with UARTs as well as SPI and I2C protocols.
• Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope.
• Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging.
• Write device drivers for complex ASIC’s, FPGA’s, and other components.
• Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews.
• Support the initial turn-up of new hardware.
• Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers to ensure product goals are met.
• Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware.
• Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs.
• Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures.

Skills

C programming

RTOS experience

ARM microcontrollers

UART/SPI/I2C

Schematic reading

Oscilloscope use

Optical networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Job description

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The Firmware Engineer II will design, develop, and test the embedded software for pluggable optical transceiver modules within the Optical Engines product unit. You will work closely with Optical, Hardware, and Test engineers to deliver high-quality, production-grade firmware for next-generation optical products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging
• Write device drivers for complex ASIC’s, FPGA’s, and other components
• Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews
• Support the initial turn-up of new hardware
• Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers to ensure product goals are met
• Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware
• Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs
• Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related
• Proficient in C programming for embedded software
• Debugging software experience
• Real-time operating systems experience
• Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers
• Familiar with UARTs as well as SPI and I2C protocols
• Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope
• Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requirements & Work Environment:

• Permanent, full-time position 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, in-office
• Primary location in Ottawa, Canada
• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• Be energetic and eager to collaborate with a wide variety of cultures and personalities
• Be able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of uncertainty
• Have a genuine desire to learn, innovate, and succeed

About Adtran

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.