Embedded /Firmware Engineer

Net 2 Source Inc.•Andover, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly self-motivated firmware engineer with extensive Linux expertise to join our team. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining our Linux-based products, focusing on both the core infrastructure and real-time application development.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with an emphasis on embedded systems.
Real time application development experience with Linux development environment and Agile program environment.
Solid foundation in C/C++ programming, debugging, troubleshooting in Linux and other operation systems.
Proven experience customizing Yocto projects and Linux kernel configurations.
Knowledge of networking protocols and communications concepts, especially those pertinent to industrial automation.
Experience with the full software development lifecycle, agile methodologies (Scrum), and tools like Git and GitHub.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded systems development.
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman).
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
Knowledge of networking protocols and TCP/IP stack.

Responsibilities

Linux distribution development: Build and maintain Yocto Projects or other Debian distribution, create customized Linux operation systems tailored to industrial needs, troubleshoot Linux kernel-level issues.
Real time application development: Design, develop and test real time applications for critical Linux-based embedded systems using appropriate programming languages (e.g., C, C++).
Debugging and Troubleshooting: Debug, analyze, and resolve complex hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance and security and perform unit tests. Kernel level debugging a must.
Code Quality Enhancement: Develop high-quality, well-tested code through comprehensive unit testing and debugging.
Technical Documentation: Contributing to writing detailed specifications, design documents, Build Guides, Implementation Guides, and Whitepapers based on industry standards and internal requirements.
Problem Solving: Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills for rapid troubleshooting and solution development.