Principal Firmware Engineer

Brambles Limited; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Principal Firmware Engineer, where you'll design and develop innovative IoT tracking devices. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. You'll collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to sustainable solutions that impact global supply chains. If you're passionate about embedded systems and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive and diverse workplace that values your unique contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded systems and low-power device development.
• Experience with IoT protocols and sensor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop IoT tracking devices and firmware applications.
• Translate system requirements into design specifications.

Skills

Creative thinking

Excellent communication

Systems Programming

Operating Systems

FreeRTOS

mbed

IoT Protocols (MQTT, COAP, AWS IoT)

Python

Embedded device development

ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

Sensor driver development

Web technologies (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, node.js)

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

As a Principal Firmware Engineer, you’ll contribute in design, development and testing of the IoT tracking devices. You will work with Firmware and Software Engineers to learn about the device specifications in order to do the module and system level architecture and development.

Key Accountabilities

• Translate system requirements into design specification. Develop firmware applications within constraints of small, low-power systems operating in a challenging environment.
• Develop tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) or Cellular IoT networks.
• Participate in technical reviews for design and implementation for deployment and support processes.
• Develop a test-plan to verify the firmware and end-to-end connectivity of the prototype devices.

Skills and Knowledge

• Creative, motivated, driven and eager to learn - excellent work ethic and passion to succeed.
• Excellent communications and cross-functional skills.
• Background in Systems Programming, Operating Systems, FreeRTOS, mbed.
• Familiarity with IoT Protocols – MQTT, COAP, AWS IoT.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Experience with Wi-Fi, BLE, and Cellular IoT solutions.
• Experience in developing embedded devices, sensors, or control systems.
• Experience in working with ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Experience in developing drivers for sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, temperature sensors, GPS, etc.
• Exposure to web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, node.js, REST APIs, and tools like curl and postman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.