R&D Embedded Firmware Engineer

McCrometer•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. It’s possible with a role at McCrometer (www.mccrometer.com). McCrometer, a Veralto company, is a global leader in flow instrumentation. We design, develop, and manufacture world-class flow measurement equipment, for far-reaching impact: Our products are used in the oil and gas industry, agriculture and irrigation, water and wastewater systems management, and industrial processes. Behind McCrometer’s innovations is a top-notch team with deep expertise in flow physics and real-world operating dynamics. When you join our team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products at the forefront of flow technologies that make an everyday impact on resources we all rely on—and along the way, you’ll make a powerful investment in your growth through challenging, meaningful work and dedicated opportunities for career development. Reporting to the Vice President, Research & Development, the R&D Embedded Firmware Engineer is responsible for the design, testing and troubleshooting of website applications, PC applications and embedded firmware for advanced flow measurement devices. Functions will include applying principles and theories of microcontroller firmware using standard code languages (C, C++, C#, Python, Java, etc.), PC interface applications, and possible website development. This position is part of the R&D department located in Hemet, CA and will be Hybrid, with a flexible scheme.

Requirements

BS or higher in CS/CE/EE or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience working with and testing digital electronic circuit and firmware design.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the design and development of embedded firmware, PC software and electrical component circuitry as part of a development team.
Proficient in at least one of common programming languages (C, C++, C#).
Experience using one or more Real-Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS, DSP-BIOS, Zephyr, uC/OS, or similar.
Familiarity with common embedded communication buses and protocols, such as SPI, I2C, UART and RS-485.

Nice To Haves

Python proficiency highly preferred.
Skills level is determined by Skills Matrix and Leveling Guide.

Responsibilities

Implements a thorough understanding of electricity, electronic circuit and firmware/software design to develop and test new products and improve existing products.
Develops PC based applications including configuration software for interfacing with McCrometer instrumentation.
Works with team to assist in maintenance and development of new or existing Website applications for internal and customer facing use.
Produces and tests theoretical specifications and designs for instrumentation and electronic sub-systems.
Creates and improves Product Unit Testing methods for product integration and development.
Testing of analog and digital electronic circuitry, equipment and firmware.
Systematically improves and changes detailed designs making sure that their performance meets a written specification.
Ensures design compliance with applicable standards and codes.
Ensures products will work with devices developed by others, can be made again reliably, and will perform consistently in specified operating environments.
Tests electronics units, using standard test equipment and on-site calibration facilities, and analyzes results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
Writes reports and records data on testing techniques, equipment, and specifications.
Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
Develops and upgrades preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts and systems.
Develop, revise, and troubleshoot component firmware based on internal and external specifications.
Research and develop communication capability for new and existing products using various digital industry protocols/specifications including MODBUS (RTU and TCP/IP), HART, BACNET, LoRaWAN, AMI (Sensus, Itron, etc.), Bluetooth, WiFi and others.