Firmware Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role involves designing, developing, and implementing embedded firmware for advanced spray, dispensing, coating, and finishing solutions within the Global Controls R&D team. The role suits a creative and detail-oriented engineer who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform concepts and user requirements into commercially viable electronic control systems firmware.

Responsibilities

• Write, design, and code firmware for embedded systems to ensure optimal functionality and performance
• Work with microcontrollers, drivers, and other peripherals, and write efficient low-level code
• Develop software test plans, conduct testing, and write automated test scripts
• Ensure firmware quality by analyzing and optimizing code and conducting code reviews
• Document software designs and implementation details, and write technical documentation for users and other developers
• Collaborate with product design engineers to define system requirements and specifications
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Manage firmware version control and release processes to ensure timely updates and deployments
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with hardware and software components
• Analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine and enhance firmware features
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate firmware solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in programming languages like C and C++, as well as assembly language
• Knowledge of hardware design and microprocessors
• Strong experience with firmware design and development for embedded systems
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging tools and methodologies, including JTAG and logic analyzers
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and development environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work independently or as a team

Important Details

• Applicants may be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen

About the Company

Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.