Senior Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and support system software for embedded control of WiTricity's wireless power systems. Their focus will be on empowering the wireless transfer of grid power to wireless energy using the control of power electronics.
Qualified candidates will have a solid understanding of embedded programming, microcontroller architectures embedded software implementations, embedded software development process and testing. Candidates will also possess good written and verbal communication skills, have a positive attitude. Candidates will be energetically active with a sense of urgency and individual accountability, can work independently, and be a reliable team player. This position will be based out of our Watertown, MA headquarters.
 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document embedded software solutions for the functionality of next generation systems.
• Conduct architecture design for embedded system with variety of microprocessor
• Implement application in embedded Linux environment.
• Act as mentor to provide guidance for other engineers.
• Write and conduct tests on new embedded software features and publications.
• Work collaboratively with firmware team members and team members of other disciplines to integrate, test, and debug system components.
• Support existing embedded software designs and provide hands-on support of system test and verification.
• Use source control systems in place at WiTricity for the maintenance of the code base and to provide proper revision control and release structure.
• Be able to multi-task and independently manage the requirements of several projects in parallel.
• Provide maintenance, support, and development of version control and source code configuration management.
• Responsible for software release process and continuous integration.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure for embedded software testing.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of embedded programming design experience.
• Fluent in C/C++, Python, Bash and Batch scripting.
• Embedded programming architecture capabilities.
• CAN, CAN FD, Docker, and Container experience.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications experience.
• Proficient with microcontroller IDE design/development tools.
• Proficient in lab debugging, including usage of power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators and in-circuit debuggers.
• Ability to follow circuit schematics and PCB layout drawings.

• Ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Automotive industry experience.
• Familiar with a variety of microcontrollers including Microchip, TI, NXP, Nordic, and ARM-based embedded processors (iMX6 and iMX8).
• Experience with CANbus, SPI, I2C, RS-232, IEEE 802.11, TCP/IP, and HTTP protocols.
• Experience developing RTOS, device drivers, control systems, and communications protocols.
• Experience with standards-based feature design and code development.

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