Senior Embedded Software Design Engineer

Jabil; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Engineer located in Kanata, Ontario. The ideal candidate will own product development in embedded software for fiber optic applications and work cross-functionally to solve technical problems. Responsibilities include documentation, collaboration with software teams, and compliance monitoring. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering is required, along with relevant experience in real-time and telecom applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to convey technical solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience releasing products into a manufacturing production environment.
• Demonstrated experience with real-time and telecom applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own significant portions of the product development.
• Collaborate with software teams and ensure compliance.
• Provide onsite technical support for all manufacturing builds.

Skills

Embedded software

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation

Firmware testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering

Combination of education, training or experience

Job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

***This position is on site full time in Kanata, Ontario, Canada. No relocation or immigration support will be provided.***

JOB SUMMARY

A Senior Engineer will have a defined area of expertise with embedded software, ideally for fiber optic transceiver applications. They will have mastered technology specific to their area of competence. Will be able to convey technical solutions to other engineers and to business personnel. Capable of being the lead engineer involved in a cross functional team. They will be able to drive cross functional project teams in solving technical problems and overcoming hurdles that may affect project timelines. Will have previous experience releasing a product into a manufacturing production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own significant portions of the product development, including documentation and coding.
• Collaborate with Jabil and subcontract systems level software teams as required.
• Ensure that source code, libraries and executable code are sustained in a highly controlled environment.
• Drive an appropriate code development approach with the intent to retain control and maximize quality at all times.
• Work with Designers and Product Verification teams to ensure that firmware loads are fully characterized and that appropriate user interfaces are provided for designer testing and factory debug.
• Work with Hardware Design to ensure that requirement capture is thorough at the onset of the project to avoid churn later.
• Manage hardware churn such as part obsolescence as required.
• Monitor standards body guidelines and ensure compliance if applicable.
• Work with other teams to ensure that the embedded code base is compliant to all third party license requirements that may be required.
• Responsible for selection of code development, problem tracking, operating system, debug, compiler and other appropriate tool‑set configuration and working with the team to keep this tool set current.
• Work with Senior Management to ensure that firmware projects remain on schedule with predictable outcomes.
• Own download, upgrade and downgrade methods including supported loads and upgrade/downgrade paths.
• Provide technical input to help identify and solve project risks that may affect overall project plans and schedules.
• Provide onsite technical support for all manufacturing builds including engineering prototypes, NPI & production releases.
• Stay abreast of the latest technology and techniques to provide designs that are competitive and cost effective.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Demonstrated experience with real time and telecom applications is an asset.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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