Hybrid Firmware Engineer

at Acuity

• Job title: Firmware Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, RTOS
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Firmware Engineer responsible for development from concept through production in a hybrid work environment. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging modern technology for innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Firmware development from concept through production
• Takes ownership in development first-class Firmware/Software processes to support Code Development, Documentation, Unit and integration Test Documentation.
• Collaborate with all cross-functional members of the design team.
• Keep an open eye for new technology developments in the market & introducing innovative/new technologies in our products and processes.
• Develop and utilize a deep understanding of Life Safety’s products and the design/implementation factors involved.
• Serve as the technical backup for the overall SW & FW Team Lead.
• Set up and maintain build environments, document processes, and testing strategies with the team.
• Contribute to high team spirit, even or especially when the pressure is on!
• Think outside the box and into the future for architecture and feature definition.
• Define brilliant solutions for complex challenges, including use of modern tools and languages.
• Support development of first-class FW development processes consistent with what other groups within the company are using, adapting them to Life Safety’s needs.
• Support code development consistent with Software Safety requirements identified in UL60730
• Bring guidance on tailored agile development using Azure Dev-ops.
• Continuously look to improve processes related to FW Development, documentation and quality assurance

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent by experience
• Minimum of 6 years Embedded Realtime firmware development experience, preferably in C / C++.
• Strong practical understanding of Object Oriented Design principles.
• Experience in both low level hardware control and high level RTOS development on ARM.
• Strong debugging and lab skills, including use of logic/protocol analyzers, DVMs, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Eager learner (Acuity PDS processes) with a hands-on and challenging attitude
• Pro-active result-oriented team player with leadership skills empowering teammates, able to act as sounding board.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Work Flexibility: Hybrid