Principal/Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer #ESF3482

ExpertHiring•Gray, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves designing embedded software for new electronic products, ranging from simple microcontroller-based solutions to complex embedded processing systems. The engineer will serve as a software lead on development projects, collaborating with Program Managers on quoting and scheduling, and working with project team members to define software requirements and architecture. Responsibilities include developing detailed software specifications, implementing embedded code, participating in hardware bring-up, establishing and executing software verification testing, documenting designs according to company standards, and acting as a subject matter expert in embedded systems software. The role also involves collaborating with the Engineering Manager to improve department processes and tools, and mentoring other engineering staff.

Requirements

Demonstrate skill in developing original designs with C/C++ in embedded environments including bare-metal, multi-threaded RTOS, and embedded operating systems (Linux, etc.).
Have communication and technical leadership skills needed to interface with the customer and direct a technical team through a development project.
Have specific experience with common microcontroller and/or embedded processing platforms such as ARM and PIC.
Have a strong understanding of embedded software design and architectural concepts as well as the integration between firmware and hardware.
Have a strong understanding of software development tools and methodologies used in the context of embedded systems.
Familiarity with source control via established systems such as Git.
Demonstrate skill in independently using electronics lab equipment to develop/troubleshoot low-level drivers and hardware integration for interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.
Have a thorough understanding of higher-level languages, object-oriented methodologies, UI implementation, and PC application programming.
Have a strong understanding of software test and QA tools and methodologies.
Be able to work with a minimum of supervision and follow established design procedures during the development cycle, documenting the design to Enercon’s standards.
Possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to work between multiple departments in carrying out this position’s duties.
For Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer: A 4-year degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
For Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer: A minimum of 10 years of embedded firmware development or equivalent experience.
For Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer: A 4-year degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
For Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer: A minimum of 5 years of embedded firmware development or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DSP and/or FPGA based SoCs is a plus.
Experience with Qt framework is a plus.
15+ years preferred for Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer.

Responsibilities

Design embedded software for new electronic products ranging from simple microcontroller-based solutions to highly complex embedded processing systems.
Serve as software lead on complex embedded systems development projects, identifying required development activities and directing other team members in completing those activities.
Work with Program Managers to quote development work and plan/maintain the project schedule for development programs.
Collaborate with project team members to identify software-related requirements and develop corresponding software design strategies or architecture using the best approach based on performance, cost, and resources.
Develop detailed software specifications based on requirements and implement embedded code in accordance with those defined requirements and/or specifications.
Participate in the bring-up of new custom embedded processor hardware with support from hardware designers.
Establish software verification testing tools and methods and execute software testing activities.
Document ideas, designs, specifications, and instructions to Enercon’s standards.
Operate in the role of subject matter expert with respect to the software aspects of embedded systems design.
Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and improve department processes and tools, particularly those related to software development.
Mentor other members of the engineering staff to promote design team abilities and establish good working practices.