Our client's latest blender is a masterpiece of electro-mechanical sophistication (if we do say so ourselves), with lots of electronics, a couple of computers, tons of sensors, several motors, built-in diagnostics and remote cellular monitoring. We’re in the process of bringing more versions to market and we’re looking for a smart and capable Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead our firmware and other software development and enhancement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, development and implementation of embedded firmware for the their product line by planning, improving and managing firmware from inception to production.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers, using C, C++, assembly and other programming languages as needed.
• Allocate resources to complete programming projects, including consultants and contractors, and design detailed plans to ensure firmware is delivered on time and on quality.
• Create technical documentation and protocols for firmware design, implementation and operation.
• Debug, troubleshoot system level problems and maintain existing firmware
• Analyze, program, troubleshoot, and document the hardware and firmware of embedded electrical systems with an emphasis on motion control and digital and analog controls (PID) 
• Participate in hardware and firmware design reviews 
• Test and validate firmware on evaluation, prototype and production hardware platforms.
• Participate in internal research and development of new technologies, and products.
• Work with Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Signal generators, etc.
• Work closely with Electrical Engineers, Quality Engineers and Mechanical Engineers creating custom solutions and bringing up new and innovative hardware designs.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional experience in embedded electrical systems design and test 
• Proficiency with Microchip PIC microcontrollers 
• Proficiency with C/C++, assembly, compilers and debuggers 
• Proficiency with RTOS architectures
• Experience with collaborative source code control environments such as GitHub and Jira 
• Electronics troubleshooting skills with ability to use oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment 
• Positive and fun outlook…we’re in the milkshake business after all! 
• Some domestic and international travel required.