Embedded Firmware Engineer

Simbex LLC
Lebanon, NH, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $140,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Board Bringup ARM Architecture Microsoft Azure Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth) C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Communications Protocols Computer Programming Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Software Debugging Embedded Software
+13 more
Firmware Hardware Design Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Real-Time Operating Systems Sensor Fusion Signal Processing Systems Integration Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter USB Serial Peripheral Interface Peripherals System-level Testing Wireless Technologies

Job description

Simbex is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop production firmware for next-generation IoT wearable devices. In this role, you will build embedded software for low-power connected systems, integrate sensors and wireless technologies, and collaborate closely with electrical engineers to bring new hardware platforms to life. You’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, high-performance firmware for innovative wearable products., Firmware Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++
  • Develop firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers using an RTOS (Zephyr preferred)
  • Implement drivers and interfaces for peripherals including SPI, I2C, UART,
  • USB, and GPIO
  • Support board bring-up and hardware integration activities

Wireless & IoT

  • Develop Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) applications for device communication and configuration
  • Implement over-the-air (OTA) firmware update capabilities
  • Support cloud connectivity using IoT communication protocols such as MQTT or CoAP
  • Optimize firmware for low-power operation

Sensor Integration

  • Integrate IMUs and other embedded sensors into production firmware
  • Support sensor fusion and motion-processing algorithms
  • Collaborate with algorithm developers to implement and optimize embedded solutions

Testing & Quality

  • Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests
  • Troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows and software quality practices
  • Maintain technical documentation and support product verification activities

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field
  • 3-6 years of embedded firmware development experience
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Experience developing firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
  • Experience with an RTOS (Zephyr preferred)
  • Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, USB, GPIO, and embedded peripherals
  • Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Zephyr RTOS
  • Experience with MCUboot or OTA firmware updates
  • Experience integrating IMUs or other motion sensors
  • Familiarity with sensor fusion or embedded signal processing
  • Experience with AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, or similar cloud platforms
  • Experience developing battery-powered or wearable IoT devices

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