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.
About the role
- Embedded Firmware Engineer developing firmware and software for smart indoor training bikes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate connectivity and performance in fitness technology.
Responsibilities
- Quickly become the internal authority on Wattbike firmware and embedded systems
- Establish and maintain firmware development standards, documentation, and version control best practice.
- Identify opportunities to improve firmware quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks, and wireless technologies relevant to IoT and connected fitness.
- Lead initiatives to streamline firmware and software development and testing workflows.
- Investigate and resolve firmware issues across development and production stages.
- Develop automated unit and integration tests to ensure software stability and performance.
- Debug hardware–software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and serial tools.
- Conduct performance profiling, fault analysis, and root-cause investigation.
- Support validation, certification, and regulatory compliance processes for connectivity and safety.
- Lead the design and development of firmware for new and existing Wattbike products.
- Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for Wattbike products, from concept through production.
- Develop and optimise code for Nordic Semiconductor SoCs using C and C++.
- Work within RTOS or bare-metal environments to manage sensors, displays, and connectivity modules.
- Configure and integrate wireless communication stacks (BLE, ANT+, Wi-Fi) to support data transfer, device pairing, and IoT functionality.
- Optimise firmware for low-power performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Implement robust bootloaders, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and system diagnostics.
- Act as the internal authority for firmware development within Wattbike.
- Work closely with the electronics, app, and cloud teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Translate product requirements into efficient firmware architectures and software interfaces.
- Provide technical input on system design, feature planning, and future product architecture.
- Support manufacturing partners in debugging and optimising firmware for production environments.
Requirements
- Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years experience embedded development with 5+ years in a senior/lead developer role
- Proven experience developing embedded firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with Nordic Semiconductor SoCs (nRF52/nRF53 family) and the Keil compiler or equivalent toolchains.
- Solid understanding of BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi communication protocols and embedded networking principles.
- Experience in low-power system design, RTOS environments, and peripheral interfacing (I²C, SPI, UART, ADCs...).
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using industry-standard tools and methods.
- Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git) and structured development workflows.
- Desktop software development experience.
- Interest in sports technology or connected fitness equipment.
- Detail and process oriented mindset
- Hands-on approach to problem solving and development
- Resilience & adaptability. Thrives in an agile, fast-paced, SME environment and embraces change.
- Genuine interest in cycling, sport, fitness training, and human performance measurement and technology is a bonus.
Benefits
- A Wattbike for your home
- A relaxed culture that supports a great home and work blend
- Support for personal progression
- 26 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- Pension and life insurance
- A staff discount on accessories
- Cycling clubs for the casual rider and racing enthusiasts
- Onsite training Zone
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