Principal Firmware Engineer

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

$110K — $140K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded systems real-time control systems development
  • Preferred experience in Optical Communication
  • Expertise in C++ programming, with knowledge of assembly preferred
  • Experience in Object Oriented design and Agile development lifecycle
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
  • Ability to work under aggressive schedules

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop firmware control algorithms and test processes for multiple products
  • Continuously improve code reusability, execution efficiency, and product performance
  • Ensure accuracy of firmware documentation
  • Coach junior engineers on firmware development
  • Drive coding reviews and coding practices across the team
  • Provide customer and manufacturing support
  • Resolve sustaining issues and implement new features based on customer requests

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive team environment with mentorship for junior engineers
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a global context
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate executive needs
  • Encouragement of structured problem-solving and creativity
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Firmware development - 80%
  • Design and develop control algorithms, features and f/w test processes used across multiple products. Perform unit functional tests and robustness tests. Continuously improve code reusability, execution efficiency and product performance.
  • Ensure firmware documentation is accurate and up to date.
  • Work with optical, hardware and test engineering teams to continuously improve firmware performance, execution efficiency, and development processes.


Teamwork and supporting - 20%
  • Coaching junior engineers on firmware developing. Drive coding reviews and practices across team
  • Customer, NPI and Manufacturing support
  • Responsible for resolving sustaining issues, fixing bugs in legacy products, and implementing new customer-requested features.

Education & Experience
  • University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded systems real time control systems development with microcontrollers and FPGA hardware
  • Experience in Optical Communication industry is preferred.
  • Expert on C++ programming in embedded system, and experience on assembly programming language preferred.
  • Experience in Object Oriented design.
  • Practical experience across the entire Agile development lifecycle, including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and collaboration through DevOps practices.
  • Experience in lab bench debugging tools oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
  • Should be able to work and deliver on an aggressive schedule.

Skills
  • Knowledge and experience on NIOS, ARM and GNU tool chains.
  • Self-starter, highly motivated, dedicated and teamwork oriented.
  • The ability to work independently with less guidance from supervisors.
  • Creative, analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing and control theory, including the design of various filters as well as open-loop and closed-loop control systems. Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-cultural and global team environments

Working Conditions
  • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs.

Physical Requirements
  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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