Firmware Engineer I (Information Technology)

Position Summary

The Firmware Engineer I is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new
products as well as engineering support for existing products. This individual performs product
design and works as a team member with R&E, Marketing, and Manufacturing for new products
while complying with project schedules and budgets.

Key Qualifications:

• Excellent C/C++ programming skills with experience in embedded system design and
  development
•  Extensive experience in debugging embedded systems
•  Experience with embedded firmware development tools such oscilloscopes, spectrum
  analyzers, DC power analyzers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
•  Experience with designing and developing RF products for public and proprietary networks
•  Experience with ARM Cortex-A7/A8/A9 processors
•  Experience with ARM Cortex-M3/M4/M33, 8051, and MSP430 microcontrollers
•  Experience with Keil, IAR or equivalent IDEs/compilers
•  Knowledge of wireless communication techniques and associated protocols such as
  LoRaWAN, Bluetooth Smart (BLE), cellular communication (LTE)
•  Familiarity with low power design practices for battery powered devices
•  Familiarity with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C
• Familiarity with security-related aspects and best practices associated with embedded
  system development including cryptographic algorithms, authentication protocols, secure
  boot, ARM TrustZone, etc.
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics
•  Experience with JIRA or other issue tracking software
•  Experience with TeamCity or other continuous integration platforms
•  Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum/XP)
•  Experience with unit testing and unit testing frameworks/tools such as CppUTest and Unity
•  Excellent documentation practices and communication skills
•  Commitment to maintaining project schedules and delivering tasks on time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Embedded Linux and Yocto experience
•  Linux/Unix shell scripting (SH, BASH, etc.)
•  Python 3
•  Docker
•  Knowledge of networking connectivity protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, MQTT

 Experience with agency certifications such FCC, Industry Canada, and cellular carrier
certifications

Requirements:
Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or
  Computer Engineering
  Experience:
•  0-2 years in Engineering product design and development or 0-1 years with a
  Master of Science degree.
•  0-2 years of embedded C programming
  Travel:
• Up to 10%

Location: Duluth, Georgia or Tallassee, Alabama

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