Embedded Firmware Engineer Andover, MA

Embedded Firmware Engineer job over, MA.

Job Description:

• Embedded Firmware Engineer, assignment 3 months (possible extension)
• Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• First interview:
  Hiring manager – Team Video
• Final interview:
  Technical leaders – Team Video/Face to Face

In this role the individual will develop embedded system firmware for communications protocols and IoT (Internet of Things) enabled solutions in the industry sector.

• Firmware development for POSIX-based platforms (Embedded Linux and VXWorks) using embedded-C, considering hardware constraints and system complexity.
• Prototyping & testing Industrial Communication Protocols; practice TDD & unit testing for real-time embedded communication firmware.
• Research and Exploration:
  Evaluate stacks used for prototyping when responding to internal customer offers.
• Technical Documentation:
  Write detailed specifications, design documents, build guides, implementation guides, whitepapers based on industry standards and internal requirements.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting:
  Debug, analyze, and resolve complex hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance, security, and unit tests.
• Code Quality Enhancement:
  Develop high-quality, well-tested code through comprehensive unit testing and debugging.
• Agile
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in the entire software development life cycle, including daily stand-ups and other agile ceremonies.
• Innovation:
  Participate in innovative projects outside of day-to-day project execution.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field emphasizing embedded systems.
• At least 4–7 years of experience in embedded firmware or application development.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, code design using UML diagrams, customer application needs, and ability to convert them into functional and technical design.
• Engineering skills: propose and deploy new technical solutions, optimize design from performance and cost perspective using modularization.
• Technical expertise: solid foundation in C/C++ programming, Linux development, debugging, and embedded environments.
• Development environment: proficiency in tool chains for embedded software code management like Cross Compilation and CMake.
• Operating Systems: experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr; real-time multitask firmware programming.
• Embedded System Hardware and platforms, including Embedded Linux and VXWorks.
• BSD sockets programming: understanding of physical and software connectivity layers in devices.
• Networking Protocols: experience with Industrial Automation, Client/Server Application, OSI model.
• Cyber-Security: familiarity with cryptography concepts and secure features such as cryptographic key management, certificate management and PKI.
• Achieve Sustainable Results: ensure successful execution of strategies, monitor plans, maintain high energy in fast-paced environment.
• SDLC and Tools: experience with full software development lifecycle, agile (Scrum), tools like Wireshark, Git and Git Hub.
• Drive for digital upskilling in technologies such as 5G, TSN.
• Research Aptitude: independent research of complex technical topics, distill info, contribute to design specs and whitepapers.
• Process Automation: eager to explore and implement tools for enhancing efficiency through automated processes in product development and testing.

• IoT or Internet of Things
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Unit Testing
• C/C++
• FreeRTOS or Zephyr
• Linux
• 5G
• TSN
• Git
• Git Hub