Firmware Engineer

ASGN Incorporated
Walpole, MA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Firmware Hardware Design Performance Tuning Real-Time Operating Systems RS-485 Standard System Testing Systems Integration
+2 more
Serial Peripheral Interface Industrial Software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team, focused on designing and developing embedded firmware for advanced power systems. This role involves working on real-time, mission-critical applications and collaborating closely with hardware and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance products., * Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C in a Linux-based environment, supporting system-level functionality, debugging, and performance optimization

  • Work within real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Debug and troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues
  • Develop and optimize control algorithms and system logic
  • Implement communication protocols such as CAN, RS485, SPI, and I2C
  • Support new product development as well as improvements to existing systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and quality
  • Assist with testing, validation, and production support

Requirements

Do you have experience in System validation?, * Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

  • 5+ years of firmware or embedded systems experience
  • Background in C programming on Linux systems, with experience in low-level development, debugging, and system integration
  • Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Familiarity with embedded hardware and system-level debugging
  • Experience with communication protocols such as CAN or RS485
  • Experience with digital signal processing or control systems
  • Background in power electronics, industrial systems, or similar environments

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

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