Electronics & Firmware Engineer

We have an immediate need for an Electronics & Firmware Engineer in the St. Petersburg, FL area.

This is a Full Time, Temp-To-Direct position and expected to go permanent within 6 months of start date. Direct salary $90-$130K relevant to experience and education. Required: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited institution in the field of Electronics Engineering 5 years experience in analog and digital circuit design 5 years experience in C (ANSI) and C++ for various microcontroller architectures Strong firmware/software design, architecture, and documentation experience and capabilities Strong analog and digital circuit design, component selection and PCB layout for high-speed digital, and low-noise analog devices, using professional ECAD software (preferably Altium Designer), including:

Power supplies (switching and linear), battery chargers, fuel gauges. Optical, electrochemical, thermal, and high accuracy electrical current sensing. Display hardware, including LED indicators, LED segment displays, OLED and LCD panels.

Electronic skills required for understanding and contributing to design and debugging. Strong electronic assembly skills as required for building, debugging and modifying prototype circuits. Proficient using: multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, electronic load, In-Circuit Debuggers (JTAG), DAQ, and soldering stations.

Flexibility to work on multiple projects as directed. Ability to make independent judgment and work with minimal supervision Ability to have effective working relationships with all levels of personnel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong record keeping skills Working knowledge of programming languages such as: Microsoft Windows APIs, Labview, Labwindows, MSVisual BasicC, C++, C# Working knowledge of PC Applications:

AutoDesk (I.E.- AutoCAD, Inventor) Preferred: Preferred to have working knowledge of EMI/RFI design considerations and/or hazardous area certification standards Job Responsibilities: Plans, schedules and carries out analog and digital circuit and embedded controller circuitry design projects as assigned.

Performs PCB layout design. Design, fabricate, test and debug breadboards and models for new or modified products. Design test equipment to support new products in Engineering and Manufacturing including firmware, PC based software, including PCB design, wiring, etc.

Design and write software for testing and validation of assemblies in test utilizing a variety of languages and platforms. (i.e. MSWindows, Labview, LabWindows, MS Excel, BASIC and other 3rd party applications) Participates in developing software and/or firmware in new product developments and modifying code in existing products. Provides all documentation artwork and NC files (tooling) necessary for production of PCAs such as detail drawings, fabrication artwork, assembly drawings and Bills of Material.

Reviews and updates PCA design documents of existing products as part of ECO process. Assists with selection of alternates for unavailable, long lead time, or obsolete components. Test and troubleshoot electro-mechanical components and assemblies.

Design and fabricate breadboards and models for new or modified products. Design and fabricate test fixtures for all phases of development and production. Create reports for test results.

Select, test and evaluate newly sourced components. Validate manufacturer and vendor specifications for components and devices. Able to propose and implement approved modifications to existing designs.

Conduct failure analysis for non-conforming components either in development or production. Prepare markups to schematics designs. Responsible for assigned design activities and deadlines as defined in the project statement of work.

Assist to maintain Engineering records of all major revisions to electro-mechanical assemblies and key parts. Maintain a dated laboratory log of test results for all experiments. Maintain, in good order, all test and calibration equipment including tools, leads, engineering stock and test benches.