Senior Firmware Engineer

Location:

Ottawa, Canada (on-site)

Reports to:

Firmware & Systems Manager

Role status:  Existing role

About R :
Making waves since 1973
At R , we’ve been designing cutting‑edge instruments to measure our blue planet for over 50 years. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.

At R , we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From Friday lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us?

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About the role
Join our talented R&D team as a Senior Firmware Engineer and help shape the future of oceanographic research! At R , you’ll work with experts across firmware, systems, electronics, mechanical, software, and sensor engineering—all while contributing to cutting‑edge oceanographic instruments. We’re looking for a proactive problem solver who takes ownership, delivers top‑notch firmware, and thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. If you love creating solutions that empower oceanographers worldwide and enjoy learning and exploring new technologies, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

Define and support the design and development of embedded firmware applications, and will be involved in system architecture decisions and firmware design methodologies.

Implement and ensure best practices in software development methodologies across the teams.

Implement and maintain software versioning and revision control.

Evaluate and balance trade‑offs in system design to meet diverse requirements.

Take ownership of your projects from concept to deployment, ensuring they stay on schedule.

Translate design specifications into system designs and implementations, actively leading design and code reviews.

Share your expertise to enhance software architecture and feature design.

Work proactively with hardware and software teams to translate requirements into working designs and contribute to improvements in system‑level architecture.

Contribute to the conceptual development of innovative products and projects.

Stay up‑to‑date on industry developments in software engineering technologies, processes, and disciplines.

Help drive a high‑performing and continuous learning culture.

What you bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.

Preferred 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 7 years in firmware development, with proficiency in the following areas:

Software development in both C and C++.

Firmware architecture.

Troubleshooting and debugging using JTAG tools, IDE, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Knowledge of communication protocols such as RS232, SPI, I2C, I3C, USB, and Bluetooth.

Experience with embedded systems test methodologies, continuous integration, and quality management principles.

Hands‑on experience with low‑power microcontrollers (STM
32/ARM preferred).

Proficiency with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS, e.g., Zephyr).

Ability to read, comprehend, and annotate electronic schematics, including digital, mixed‑signal, and analog devices.

Experience working in an Agile development process; familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools would be an asset.

Strong organizational skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

Adaptability to work in an interrupt‑driven environment, managing multiple projects, and shifting priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

Knowledge of signal‑processing algorithms.

Experience in Embedded Linux development.

Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting.

Familiarity with containerized development…