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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Novanta Inc.
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Board Bringup, Application Notes, C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, Program Optimization, Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MISRA C (C Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Control Structures, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://novanta.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Novanta-Careers/job/Barcelona-Spain/Firmware-Engineer_R009606

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.).


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