Firmware Engineer

This role focuses on designing, developing, documenting, and testing firmware for embedded systems that support advanced smart grid solutions. The firmware engineer contributes to product design specifications, participates in agile development teams, and collaborates closely with cross-discipline hardware and software architecture teams. The position offers long-term stability, significant growth opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative energy management technologies that support smart metering, grid edge intelligence, and smart infrastructure., * Design, develop, document, and test I/O communications and device drivers for embedded systems.

• Contribute to the creation and refinement of product design specifications, including functional requirements, use cases, detailed designs, interfaces, and test plans.
• Participate in design verification testing processes and procedures to ensure high-quality firmware deliverables.
• Develop and validate firmware components and solutions, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.
• Work as part of an agile development team, collaborating with cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components for smart grid solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the firmware development area, contributing ideas and implementing enhancements to processes and tools.
• Participate in the recruitment, development, and mentoring of junior engineers, providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Contribute to innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation for smart grid and embedded systems applications.
• Assist in planning and supporting field installations during Alpha and Beta phases, helping to diagnose and resolve issues in real-world environments.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Contribute to product and system-level test efforts, including integration and validation of firmware with hardware and software components.
• Design firmware to comply with industry standard interfaces where required, ensuring interoperability and adherence to relevant standards.
• Use development and debugging tools for embedded systems to troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues efficiently.
• Interface with serial ports, A/D and D/A converters, RAM/Flash memories, and other digital electronics as part of firmware development.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form with team members and stakeholders to document designs, report progress, and resolve issues., This is a full-time role based in Alpharetta, GA, with core hours typically from Monday to Friday, around 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is initially structured through an engineering and services firm with the intent to transition to a permanent role with the client after an initial period. The work environment is professional and business casual, with a focus on collaboration within agile development teams and cross-discipline architecture groups. You will work with modern embedded development tools, real-time operating systems, embedded Linux, and networking technologies in a setting that emphasizes innovation in smart grid and energy management solutions. The role offers stability due to an abundance of ongoing work, as well as opportunities for professional growth and involvement in field installations and real-world deployments.

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• Proficiency in embedded C and C++ programming for microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience developing firmware using real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Embedded Linux experience, including development and debugging in Linux-based environments.
• Hands-on experience with I/O communications and device driver development.
• Experience using development and debugging tools in an embedded system environment.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems architecture.
• Ability to design, develop, document, and validate firmware components and solutions.
• Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 networking concepts in embedded contexts.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Programming experience in Assembly languages; C# experience is a plus.
• Exposure to full product life cycle and software development methodologies, including agile practices.
• Familiarity with interfacing to serial ports, A/D and D/A converters, RAM/Flash memories, and other digital electronics.
• Experience with RF networks, security encryption, and packet-based networks is desirable.
• Experience with protocol stacks such as Zigbee (802.15.4), IP, and/or C12.22 is a plus.
• Experience with additional protocol stacks such as 802.15.4e, 6LowPAN, SNMPv2/3, DHCPv6, and FTP is desirable.
• Experience with Linux beyond embedded use is desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and communication.
• Experience with requirements management tools and bug management tools is desirable.
• Experience with Python for scripting or test automation is a plus.
• Experience designing to industry standard interfaces is an advantage.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovative technology development.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting junior engineers., IPv6 IPv4 Linux Zigbee 6LoWPAN Planning Firmware Debugging Scripting Visionary Management Mentorship Innovation Encryption Embedded C Code Review Reliability Communication Product Design Device Drivers Test Automation Maintainability Writing Systems Microsoft Office Embedded Systems Microcontrollers Interoperability Agile Methodology Programming Tools Energy Management Assembly Language Edge Intelligence Design Verification Digital Electronics Smart Meter Systems Time Off Management Firmware Development Constructive Feedback Software Architecture Functional Requirement Artificial Intelligence Requirements Management Linux On Embedded Systems C# (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Real-Time Operating Systems Digital-To-Analog Converter Product Lifecycle Management File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Analog-To-Digital Converters Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Software Development Methodologies Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IPv6 IPv4 Linux CI/CD Iperf Triage TCP/IP Dataflow Firmware Testrail Debugging Scripting Visionary Wireshark Pipelines Automation Mentorship Innovation OSI Models Scalability Reliability Testability Communication ANSYS Meshing Nightly Build Data Integrity Manual Testing Water Metering Version Control Network Routing Robot Framework Mesh Networking Safety Assurance Embedded Systems Software Testing Test Engineering Traffic Analysis Energy Management Network Protocols Routing Protocols Gas Meter Systems Network Emulation Regression Testing Wireless Protocols Networking Hardware Time Off Management Test Management Tools Continuous Integration Artificial Intelligence Wireless Communications C (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Bash (Scripting Language) Linux On Embedded Systems Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Real-Time Operating Systems Python (Programming Language) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) +0

This is a Permanent position based out of Alpharetta, GA. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Our client is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you’ve considered us to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members. Workplace Type

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