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Firmware Engineer

Meriden, Connecticut

Onsite

Contract

$60/hr - $70/hr

Our Meriden, CT client is seeking a Firmware Engineer for a full-time Contract to Hire opportunity. This will be partially onsite.

They are currently seeking a Firmware Engineer to support their ionizing radiation detection instruments and associated product lines. In this collaborative role you will work cross functionally with the hardware and software engineering teams supporting the development, evaluation, and maintenance of complex instrumentation systems. Their ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience.

• Knowledgeable with common software development practices and the C/C++ programming Language.

• Experience with microcontrollers and direct access to peripherals.

• Ability to read schematics and circuit diagrams.

• Minimum of 7 years of related knowledge and experience with firmware applications and driver development.

• Experience in RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems), preferably Free RTOS.

• Basic level of understanding FPGA and associated logic.

• Experience with communication interfaces (USB, Ethernet, RS232, SPI, I2C, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to document both in code and in formal design documents required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing scientific instrumentation.

• Experience with Linux, Windows Embedded.

• Experience with modern development tools: (Eclipse, Visual Studio, Mentor HDL Designer)

• Use of revision control software, particularly Git.

• Experience developing scripts in support of system development and manufacturing.

• Writing and executing Engineering / System test plan-cases.

• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators and troubleshooting hardware.

• Experience with developing embedded Linux systems using the Yocto Project.

• Experience with Ultra-low power processors like the MSP430.

• Proficiency in Python.

What You Will Be Doing

• Specifying, developing, implementing, and supporting embedded software/firmware applications and drivers.

• Participating in product architecture, design, development, and deployment

• Involvement in product from inception through launch, interacting with early users, understanding customer needs, and driving solutions to meet or exceed expectations.

• Developing time estimates for project tasks and reports regularly on progress.

• Investigates and debugs complex system problems and drives engineering solutions to improve or correct product or process issues.

• Positive attitude, high energy, leadership, project management and troubleshooting skills.

• Hands on engineer with good communication (written and oral) skills and likes to solve problems and work issues on the production floor as well as in the engineering lab.

• Experience working in alignment with and adherence to QA processes and procedure.

Job Performance Characteristics

• Self-initiates courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

• Accountable for developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges and ability to deliver on time and on budget

• Leads other, independently balancing high impact competing priorities.

• Demonstrates effective technical/ project presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Works on specialized and/or interdisciplinary matters of broad scope, impact cost, visibility and complexity.

• Fully responsible for significant/challenging deliverables keeping management informed of progress and strategic/resource impact.

• Maintain awareness that decisions can significantly impact customers, operations, services, revenue, or achievement toward strategic business goals.

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Time

• Basic Life/AD&D

• Disability

• Commuter Benefits

• 401K

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Crystal Susong

Specialization: Electrical Engineering Software Engineering