Jr. Firmware Engineer

Astrodyne TDI; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astr ody ne TDI is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer with an EE or CS background for embedded FW and HW design. The ideal candidate enjoys problem solving across digital and analog domains and has curiosity in IOT, robotics, DSP, UAVs, or hobbyist embedded areas.

Training is available and a fast-paced hands-on environment awaits. The role emphasizes firmware for embedded controllers, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with power, QA, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• B.S.E in Electrical Engineering or B.S in Computer Science, or pertinent experience.
• 1+ years hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting hardware or software (embedded).
• Knowledge of MCU peripherals and how to configure them.
• Experience with CAN, TCP/IP, USB, SPI, I2C, UART in real-time environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as firmware/software contributor for 162bit microcontrollers.
• Write firmware in C for bare-metal applications.
• Understand board schematics for embedded controllers.
• Debug with logic analyzers, UART, and in-circuit debuggers.
• Collaborate with power engineering team for system-level debug.
• Document system verification and testing; prepare status reports.

Skills

Embedded systems

C programming

Debugging

MCU peripherals

Embedded comms CAN/TCP/IP/USB/SPI/I2C/

Troubleshooting

Breadboarding

Digital/Analog electronics

Firmware documentation

Education

B.S.E in Electrical Engineering

B.S in Computer Science

Tools

Git

LWIP

FreeRTOS

Azure RTOS

Job description

Summary

Astrodyne TDI is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer with an EE or CS background that is interested in embedded FW and HW design. An ideal candidate would have an aptitude for problem solving in both the digital and analog realms. The candidate will have experience with or even a general curiosity for fields such as IOT, robotics, DSP, UAVs, or any hobbyist embedded area. Moderate use of any program language\\ IDE would indicate aptitude for this position. We are willing to train for this position, the candidate must have the raw talent to build on and the drive to learn and execute well while working in a fast paced/hands on environment.

Summary

Astrodyne TDI is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer with an EE or CS background that is interested in embedded FW and HW design. An ideal candidate would have an aptitude for problem solving in both the digital and analog realms. The candidate will have experience with or even a general curiosity for fields such as IOT, robotics, DSP, UAVs, or any hobbyist embedded area. Moderate use of any program language\\ IDE would indicate aptitude for this position. We are willing to train for this position, the candidate must have the raw talent to build on and the drive to learn and execute well while working in a fast paced/hands on environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as an individual firmware\\software contributor for 162bit microcontrollers.
• Writing firmware in "C" for bare-metal applications.
• Understand board level schematics for internally designed embedded controllers.
• Debugging with in-circuit debuggers, logic analyzers, UART terminals, signal toggles.
• Hands on lab troubleshooting with the power engineering team for system level debug.
• Assisting operations, production, and quality with power supply development and troubleshooting.
• Carry out and document system design verification, system characterization and validation testing.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for both internal and external company use.

Qualifications

• A B.S.E in Electrical Engineering, B.S in Computer Science, or pertinent experience is required.
• A minimum of 1+ years' of hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting hardware or software (preferably both, could be hobbyist work).
• Knowledge of microcontroller hardware\\ system on chip (SoC) peripherals and how to configure and make use of them in our designs.
• Experience with common embedded communication protocols such as CAN, TCP/IP, USB, SPI, I2C, & UART in a real time environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with "Git" or any source control repository systems is a plus.
• Preferred programming languages are C, C#, javascript, or HTML, but any language used in an embedded context is acceptable.
• Troubleshooting skills – aptitude in diagnostics \\ problem solving.
• Hands-on bread boarding skills and circuit prototyping skills.
• Knowledge of common digital and analog circuitry.
• Use of middleware such as LWIP, FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS, or any embedded HAL libraries.
• Experience in creation of documentation associated with firmware requirements.

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

AAP/EEO Statement

Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Aff<...>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.