Embedded Software Engineer - Boonton, NJ

Hubbell Incorporated; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated's Boonton, NJ site is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot and deliver embedded firmware for complex products in the electric utility market.

The role requires strong Linux development skills, C programming, RTOS/interrupt handling, and experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers; you'll work with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in EE/SE/CS/CE.
• 3+ years of embedded firmware/software programming experience.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor-based design and interfacing to analog/digital devices.
• Proficiency in C for embedded systems with multiple IDEs.
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, interrupts, threads, and RTOS/non-RTOS.
• Knowledge of wired/wireless protocols (Ethernet, I2C, RS232, RS485/422, SPI, BLE).
• Ability to read schematics and debug hardware with oscilloscope/logic analyzer.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-driven, able to work on multiple projects.
• Familiarity with SNMP, DNP, IEC61850 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify unit testing needs with the development team.
• Evaluate software requirements, designs, and implementations; identify weaknesses and test coverage.
• Develop test strategies including white box and unit testing.
• Create testing tools/frameworks for software unit testing.
• Follow SSDLC and coding best practices.
• Work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented product development environment.
• Deliver secure, robust embedded systems for infrastructure/industrial apps.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

Linux development

RTOS concepts

Debugging tools

Network protocols

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Multi-project work

Electrical interfacing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

In-circuit emulators

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Embedded debugging tools

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Boonton, NJ

Hubbell's Boonton, NJ location is looking for an Embedded Software (Firmware) Engineer to join our R&D group that develops complex embedded software products for the electric utility market.

The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs products for enhancements and new products. The individual should be a strong Linux developer capable of architecting and implementing highly complex embedded software in higher-level languages for embedded microprocessor-based systems. The individual must have proven track record for Linux/RTOS-based development, experience with programming languages, with ability to use in-circuit emulators as well as source code level debugging tools.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Work with development team to identify the unit testing needs.
• Perform critical evaluation of software requirements, designs, and implementation. Identify design weakness and come up with effective test coverage accordingly.
• Develop test strategy to cover software designs by using various testing methodologies like white box testing and unit testing.
• Participate in development and validation of in-house or Off-the-Shelf testing tools for software unit testing.
• Create a framework for white box testing or unit testing.
• Follow SSDLC and best coding practices.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented product development environment.
• Help with requirements breakdown analysis as required.
• Deliver secure robust embedded systems for both critical infrastructure and industrial system applications.
• Deliver new and creative solutions to complex problems

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of embedded firmware/software programming experience
• In-depth experience with embedded microprocessor-based design including interfacing to analog and digital devices
• Practical, hands-on knowledge of C programming for embedded systems including use of a variety of IDEs for development and debug
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, managing interrupts, threads, scheduling, semaphores, and state machines with and without an RTOS
• Hands on knowledge of various standard wired and wireless network communication protocols and topologies, including Ethernet, I2C, RS232, RS485/422, SPI, BLE
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis. Proven ability to own problems to get them resolved.
• Ability to read schematics and debug analog and digital hardware using oscilloscope, logic analyzer and similar tools for troubleshooting
• Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-driven, achievement oriented with ability to work on multiple development projects concurrently
• Familiarity with communication protocols SNMP, DNP, IEC61850 is a plus

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.