Firmware Engineer II

Description

General Position Overview 

Responsible for the design, development, and testing of embedded software applications, including requirement and design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, deployment and documentation. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers. 
• Collaborate with broader cross-functional engineering team throughout firmware development lifecycle. 
• Conduct feature analysis, development, debugging, and validation of firmware for various 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers. 
• Participate in hardware design reviews and collaborate with hardware design engineers on design solutions. 
• Train technical services and sales staff in the operation of new product introductions. 
• Ensure documentation of design work is complete and compliant with ISO requirements. 
• Solve problems and implement change notices using corrective actions and engineering change requests. 
• Read and follow SoundOff Signal Work Instructions. 
• Perform job consistently and without excessive absenteeism or tardiness. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering or Computer Science. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in embedded software development. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc). 
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely. 
• Strong problem-solving capabilities. 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment. 
• Proficiency in C/C++ 
• Development experience with Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers and tool chains, including compilers and debuggers. 
• Experience with MCU peripherals (e.g. CAN, LIN, USB, I2C, SPI, etc.). 
• Proficient in software, component, and interface design. 
• Ability to test/debug firmware issues using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, debuggers, emulators/simulators, and logic analyzers. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit testing and CI/CD pipeline. 
• RTOS development experience preferred. 
• Practical AI experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements 

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs. 
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift. 
• Must be able to handle and work with small parts. 

Working Conditions 

• Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment. 
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 
• Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting. 
• Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required. 
• May work remotely. 
• Mostly normal business hours with occasional need to flex hours.