FIRMWARE ENGINEER

Additech, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Additech, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Firmware Engineer to design and implement software for embedded devices from requirements to production and deployment. You will develop, test, and debug system software, interface with hardware, and optimize I/O performance.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of embedded experience, with familiarity in Linux kernel, RTOS, bare-metal programming and TCP/IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 24 months of experience in embedded systems development, software engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and debug firmware for embedded devices and systems.
• Analyze, patch and verify software changes; optimize performance and stability.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure compatibility and production readiness.

Skills

Linux kernel

RTOS

Bare metal programming

Embedded C/C++

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

GNU tools

SPI

I2C

RS232

GPIO

Job description

Firmware Engineer needed in Houston, TX to Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment. Design, develop, code, test and debug system software. Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes. Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources. Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components. Support software QA and optimize I/O performance. Provide postproduction support. Interface with hardware design and development. Monitor system operation to detect potential problems. Knowledge of Linux kernel, RTOS and bare metal (CPU) and embedded C/C++ programming. Familiar with open source tools (gnu) and TCP/IP programming. Familiar with low level protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232, GPIO).

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering or related field. Minimum of 24 months of experience required in job offered, embedded systems developer, software engineer or related field.