Junior Firmware Engineer at ORBCOMM designing embedded firmware for advanced connected products. Collaborating with experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment in either Ottawa or Sterling.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and maintenance of embedded firmware for ORBCOMM’s proprietary products.
Implement well-defined features and bug fixes under the guidance of senior engineers.
Support firmware bring-up, integration, and system testing activities.
Develop and execute unit tests and assist with system validation.
Use debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to troubleshoot issues.
Help maintain and improve internal development and test tools.
Document designs, test results, and development activities.
Collaborate with hardware, QA, and cloud teams to support product development.
Requirements
0–2 years of experience in embedded software or firmware development (internships and co-op experience welcome)
Proficiency in C programming
Familiarity with ARM-based microcontrollers
Basic understanding of real-time operating systems (e.g., Free RTOS) or bare-metal systems
Exposure to communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, or BLE
Ability to read basic hardware schematics
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
Good written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or currently pursuing)
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