Firmware Engineer

develop and implement firmware for embedded systems. Test and debug to meet product specifications. Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop top-notch firmware. Use programming languages and microcontrollers for this purpose. Designing, developing, and testing embedded software, applying industry standards and best practices.

Primary Responsabilities:

• Develop and maintain firmware running on Novanta products.
• Implement new features for existing products, including additional feedback interfaces, communication protocols, and state-of-the-art motion control algorithms.
• Participate in the development of new products.
• Develop and maintain continuous integration/development libraries.
• Review and improve external documentation (product manuals, datasheets, etc.).
• Improve internal documentation (covering architecture, continuous integration/development, detailed design, etc.).

• Degree, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in C, including C in resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Knowledge of software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability.
• Experience in microprocessor bare-metal development with real-time constraints.
• Experience with MCU peripherals: I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, UART, GPIO.
• Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and application notes.
• Experience in the use of laboratory instruments.
• Experience with version control software.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Hands-on experience in new hardware board bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
• Experience in software testing procedures.
• Experience using RTOS.
• Experience in FSoE (Functional Safety over EtherCAT).
• Knowledge of software quality principles and coding standards (e.g., MISRA).
• Knowledge of motion control (motor types, feedbacks, control loops, etc.).
• Knowledge of the CANopen communication protocol.

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