Firmware Engineer

Company: Aerotek
Location: Farmingdale
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

In business since 1938, this company has been pioneering some of the most innovative applications in LED technology since it was developed in the early 1970s. We have an immediate opening for a Firmware Engineer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and make a meaningful contribution to the success of the company using their development skill and expertise in the following areas:Position Responsibilities:

• Developing new and updating existing embedded firmware using C on 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Using common tools such as debuggers, emulators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and volt meters to test hardware and confirm that firmware is operating correctly.
• Working with QA and manufacturing to develop test and support tools by writing custom code for in-house and commercially purchased platforms
• Working with the hardware design team to select and understand critical design components and creating prototype sensor concepts for evaluation on the test strategies, possible outcomes and meaning
• Writing test plans for executing by development or the QA team and providing insight on the test strategies, possible outcomes and meaning
• Exercising good technical judgement in planning and executing work and maintaining an agile mindset.Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience writing and modifying firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
  • A bachelor's degree or career experience in computer science or computer engineering or electrical engineering.
  • Experience and strong working knowledge in the following:
    • Microchip or ARM.
    • Serial protocols: RS-232, RS-422/485, SPI, I2C, MODBUS-RT.
    • ADC and DAC
    • Real time clocks and sensors
    • PC hardware, software and interfaces
    • Wireless communication protocols (WIFI, Zigbee and Bluetooth).
    • Both C and C++ programming in 8, 16 and 32-bit embedded environments
    • Comfortable with trouble-shooting to the component level (good hardware experience)
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Skilled in engineering documentation.PLUSES:Knowledge of SNMP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHY5, MYSQL 4+, Linus, DSP, GIT, JIRA About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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