Embedded Firmware Engineer

SCRAM Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SCRAM Systems is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and optimize low-level software for advanced embedded systems. You will work from bare-metal to RTOS platforms, interfacing with hardware to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux, Zephyr, device drivers, and hardware/firmware integration. Qualifications include 3+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, and experience with GNSS/GPS systems.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Experience with embedded Linux, Zephyr RTOS, and bare‑metal development
• Experience writing hardware device drivers
• Understanding of microcontroller and processor architectures
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet
• Experience with Git and debugging tools
• Experience in design and optimization of low‑level C/C++ embedded software for GNSS/GPS tracking systems
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs
• Develop and debug firmware on bare-metal and RTOS platforms (e.g., Zephyr)
• Work with embedded Linux systems, including kernel configuration and user-space applications
• Implement and optimize hardware drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PCIe, etc.)
• Develop and validate hardware/firmware interfaces and bring-up new hardware platforms
• Design and implement low-power management strategies
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams
• Perform board bring-up, debugging, and system validation
• Troubleshoot system-level issues
• Contribute to architecture decisions and documentation

Kenntnisse

Low-power design

OTA updates

Python scripting

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Git

GDB

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-level software for advanced embedded systems. This role involves working across the full firmware stack—from bare-metal development to RTOS-based wireless systems—while interfacing closely with hardware to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded Linux, Zephyr, device drivers, and hardware/firmware integration.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs
• Develop and debug firmware on bare-metal and RTOS platforms (e.g., Zephyr)
• Work with embedded Linux systems, including kernel configuration and user-space applications
• Implement and optimize hardware drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PCIe, etc.)
• Develop and validate hardware/firmware interfaces and bring-up new hardware platforms
• Design and implement low-power management strategies
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams
• Perform board bring-up, debugging, and system validation
• Troubleshoot system-level issues
• Contribute to architecture decisions and documentation

Skills/Abilities

Experience and Skills

• Experience with low-power embedded system design preferred
• Familiarity with bootloaders, secure firmware development, and over-the-air (OTA) update processes preferred
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto and/or Buildroot preferred
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automation and development support preferred
• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies, including BLE, Wi‑Fi, and Cellular connectivity preferred
• Understanding of applicable safety and cybersecurity standards preferred
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Experience with embedded Linux, Zephyr RTOS, and bare‑metal development
• Experience writing hardware device drivers
• Understanding of microcontroller and processor architectures
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet
• Experience with Git and debugging tools
• Experience in design and optimizing of low‑level C/C++ embedded software for GNSS/GPS tracking systems

Physical Requirements (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Sitting: Over 70%
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.