Firmware Engineer needed for a rapidly growing Industrial Automation and Communication company located in Knoxville, TN. This is a Direct Hire position with an excellent salary and benefits package. Starting salary range is $100,000 to $125,000 (depending on experience, education, and training).
Job Description:
The Firmware Engineer is a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team working on designing, implementing, and delivering our systems and solutions. This role includes designing, developing, testing, and supporting products in a creative, technical, and collaborative environment. The successful, self-motivated candidate will have experience in operating systems and the development and use of board support packages for custom embedded hardware platforms, fluent in the C and C++ programming languages, experienced using debuggers and emulators, and effective communication both written and verbal.
Essential Job Functions
Ensure on-time releases of new designs and existing product changes.
Generate design plans for new product offerings as well as to enhance existing products based on new business objectives.
Design, test, troubleshoot and document product solutions.
Develop, prototype, and test embedded firmware.
Utilize verification and validation methods to demonstrate designs meet all design requirements with particular attention given to quality and regulatory requirements.
Determine root cause for complex issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.
Provide technical support to Test and Manufacturing departments.
Conducts research to produce design solutions, improvements, and new products.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university, MS a plus.
Two - Five years of experience in related engineering field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Team player willing to take on assignments that are not always within core competency.
Experience with the Linux build process for embedded systems (Buildroot, Yocto, etc.)
Experience with Linux kernel configuration, building, and debugging.
Experience with Linux device driver development and debugging.
Experience with configuring and customizing Linux boot loaders (U-Boot, Grub)
Experience with the Windows development process for device drivers, libraries, and applications
Experience creating and deploying customized Windows system images (sysprep, WinPE, DISM, etc.)
Experience with Arm and x86 processors
Experience with Ethernet connectivity and networking
Experience developing applications that utilize cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
Experience with Source Version Control Systems (GIT, SVN)
Proficiency with designing well-architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality.
Experience with software release activities
Ability to work directly with customers to debug and resolve problems found in the field.
Desired Qualifications
Experienced in product certification activities (e.g., CE, UL, etc.)
Industrial automation product development, Rockwell Automation experience is a plus.
Experienced in designing functional safety products in accordance with IEC 61508
Experienced in designing secure products in accordance with IEC 62443
Proficiency in the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
Familiar with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, etc.