Principal Firmware Engineer

A day in your life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Firmware Engineer to provide technical leadership in architecting and implementing embedded firmware for new FPGA and microcontroller based electronic products.

You will make an impact by

• Taking responsibility for full-stack real-time embedded firmware development, including implementation and debugging of low-level device drivers, bootloaders, and algorithms

• Participating in the bring-up of new custom embedded processor hardware with support from hardware designers

• Creating design and test documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development

• Collaborating with team members, including hardware designers, to identify software related requirements and develop corresponding software design strategies or architecture that meets those requirements

• Working with Project Managers, Optical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and with Reliability and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful achievement of project objectives and customer success

Skills you bring:

• 8+ years of related experience and a master's degree or 10 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree. Post-graduate coursework or degree is preferred

• Expertise with microcontroller and/or embedded processing platforms such as ARM and FPGA based SoCs. Experience with DSPs is a plus. Experience with analog components is a plus

• Expertise in developing original designs with C/C++ in embedded environments including bare-metal, multi-threaded RTOS, and embedded operating systems. Expertise in FPGA design, development, and implementation using Verilog or VHDL is highly desirable

• Knowledge of USB device classes and network protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, UDP. EtherCAT knowledge is a plus

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer interaction and internal team collaboration skills and a can-do attitude are essential

• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and high-level programming languages such as LabVIEW, C# is a plus

• Proficiency with web technologies - REST APIs, database design, client server paradigms - is a plus

• Proficiency in understanding digital filter design concepts and translating offline algorithms into a real-time embedded system is a plus

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $97,300 to $180,700 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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