Embedded Firmware Engineer

Actalent; Artesia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop and test firmware for power electronics. The ideal candidate will work on modification and generation of firmware for motor drive applications, ensuring comprehensive documentation and software quality assurance. Candidates should have solid skills in C++ and embedded systems, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan with contributions

Life Insurance options

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded Software/Firmware Development.
• Ability to write low-level device drivers.
• Experience with Modbus, SPI, RS485, and CAN Bus J1939.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and test embedded firmware using DSP chips for power electronics.
• Support and modify existing firmware and develop new firmware for motor drive applications.
• Generate documentation related to firmware with traceability to various software plans.

Skills

C++

Embedded C

Firmware Development

Modbus

SPI

Device Drivers

Motor Control Design

Motion Control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

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Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer

For immediate consideration please send the following information and Resume to copedersen @actalentservices.com

• Where you are located (only local candidates being considered at this time)
• What programming Languages you are familiar with
• How many years experience you have in Embedded Software/Firmware Development (not including school/internships)
• Availability for a 15 Minute Phone Call in the next 2 Days
• Date you are able to start a new position
  
  

Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer

For immediate consideration please send the following information and Resume to copedersen @actalentservices.com

• Where you are located (only local candidates being considered at this time)
• What programming Languages you are familiar with
• How many years experience you have in Embedded Software/Firmware Development (not including school/internships)
• Availability for a 15 Minute Phone Call in the next 2 Days
• Date you are able to start a new position
  
  

Job Description

The Embedded Firmware Engineer will focus on developing, designing, and testing firmware using DSP chips suitable for power electronics. This role involves supporting and modifying existing firmware as well as creating new firmware for motor drive applications. Additional responsibilities include generating comprehensive documentation related to firmware interfaces, ensuring traceability to software requirement specifications, software design descriptions, software verification and validation plans, software test plans, software user documentation, and software quality assurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and test embedded firmware using DSP chips for power electronics.
• Support and modify existing firmware and develop new firmware for motor drive applications.
• Generate documentation related to firmware and interfaces with traceability to various software plans and specifications.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in firmware development, C++, and Embedded C.
• Experience with Modbus, bare metal firmware development for microcontrollers and DSPs, motor control design, and motion control.
• Expertise in SPI, NXP, and DSP firmware.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science.
• Lead Engineer position requires 8+ years of experience.
• Staff level Engineer position requires 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in bare metal firmware programming of microcontrollers.
• Ability to write low-level device drivers.
• Familiarity with Modbus, SPI, RS485, XCP, and CAN Bus J1939.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment is collaborative, with engineering teams from different disciplines working closely together in a Waterfall methodology.
• This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both new product development and next-generation high power technology, with the engineer's work directly impacting products that go to market.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $115.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cerritos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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