Firmware Engineer

Actalent is a global leader in engineering services and talent solutions. We connect our clients with top consultants for projects that align with their goals, skills, and interests. Actalent offers a full range of benefits including health, dental, vison, 401k, and PTO.

Our client is a technology resource for aerospace, energy, automotive, health sciences, first responders, telecommunications, and defense. Our scientists and engineers generate solutions that save time, save money, and save lives. We partner with universities, government labs, and the best companies in the world to explore technological feasibility of new ideas, align technologies with customer needs, and generate solutions. Working with a robust global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, our client develops everything from small-scale prototypes up to market-ready products.

The Performance Systems and Analytics (PSA) Group of our client strives to provide our customers with decision-ready analytics from previously inaccessible data. PSA is seeking a Firmware Engineer II to help develop, build, test, and employ our small, low power embedded systems. An ideal candidate would be very skilled in Firmware development with good experience in wireless radios. Candidates should be comfortable working independently or with minimal guidance in the lab and development environment; able to help develop requirements and data pipeline; create prototype firmware, test on physical hardware, collect data, and analyze data in a popular analysis software (MATLAB, Python, etc).

Skills:

• Firmware

• C

• C++

• Labview

• Electrical design

• Embedded software

• Python

• QC

• MATLAB

• Software development

• Hardware development

• PCB

• USB

• Zigbee

• SVN

• Github

Experience & Qualifications

• BS (EE, Computer Engineering)

• 2-5 years experience

• Very strong skill in programming with

o C, C++

o Proficient in PYTHON, LabVIEW, or MATLAB

o Using open-source APIs and libraries

• Very strong understanding of one (firm understanding of the other):

o Wired communication protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)

o Wireless protocols (Zigbee, WiFi, BLE, etc.)

• Very strong use of code documentation

• Extensive experience with common Version Control systems (SVN, Github, Mercurial, etc.)

• Strong use of common measurement tools (Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, etc.)

• Expertise in analyzing and debugging digital communication and analog circuits

• Some experience in electrical schematics and PCB layouts

• Strong communication, both written and oral, especially technical writing

Bonus:

• MS (EE, CS, Computer Engineering)

• Significant design of electrical schematics and PCB layouts

• Experience in programming

o ARM microcontrollers

o FPGA

o Software-Defined Radios (SDR)

• Research experience

DAY TO DAY: Acting a service worker within the Electrical team, supporting each departments projects for any electrical, firmware expertise

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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