Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer for Sensor Systems

Corporate Connections LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Casual workplace

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rochester Sensors is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development and implementation of embedded software for multiple sensor projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware meets performance, reliability, and cost targets and mentor junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has extensive firmware architecture experience with analog/digital hardware driving various sensor technologies, and a strong background in C/C++ and assembly.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics degree required. Master’s level degree a plus.
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in firmware development.
• Proven working experience in embedded software for sensor development.
• Expertise in microcontroller and FPGA-based system.
• Embedded firmware development experience with Microchip, STMicro or TI microprocessors.
• Expert in programming languages such as C/C++ and assembly.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and LIN.
• Knowledge in development and test platforms such as Git.
• Knowledgeable in MISRA.
• Knowledge or experience in CI/CD Pipelines.
• Hands-on electrical hardware probing and testing for validation of firmware expertise.
• Technical leadership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate to company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of embedded software for multiple sensor development projects.
• Design and develop firmware for sensor products
• Debug and test firmware to meet product requirements for internal standards and customer requirements.
• Optimize system/hardware resources to improve efficiency and stability of product
• Optimize firmware architecture to optimize performance such as reducing average power consumption and memory requirements
• Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
• Manage software test and release in Git Hub
• Assess third party and open source software for use in new products
• Implement encryption for firmware updates to prevent hacking attacks
• Implement encryption for data transfer
• Develop standard code blocks for use across multiple product families
• Develop testing systems and procedures. Conducting thorough testing and validation of firmware to performance requirements.
• Collaborating with hardware design engineers on product development
• Troubleshooting and debugging firmware issues during development, testing, and production phases, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance
• Liaising with customers and suppliers as necessary
• Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded software development and applying relevant advancements to improve project outcomes
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
• Able to develop and execute Project Schedules
• Performs other duties per judgement or as necessity dictates

Skills

C/C++

Assembly

Microcontroller

FPGA

Embedded systems

CI/CD

Encryption

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/Math

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Rochester Sensors is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development and implementation of embedded software for multiple sensor projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware meets performance, reliability, and cost targets and mentor junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has extensive firmware architecture experience with analog/digital hardware driving various sensor technologies, and a strong background in C/C++ and assembly.