Novanta

Senior Firmware Engineer

Novanta • $130K — $170K *
Bedford, MA 01730In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of firmware engineering experience, specifically in MCU design and development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an advanced related degree.
  • Proficient in C programming for firmware applications.
  • Experience with signal processing techniques and various communication protocols.
  • Understanding of digital and analog electronics, with the ability to read schematics.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Knowledgeable in software configuration management and Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop firmware code for cutting-edge sensor technology.
  • Analyze and implement signal processing algorithms and control loops in embedded systems.
  • Integrate and optimize embedded firmware designs for microcontrollers.
  • Implement essential low-level communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, and I2C.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and refine firmware requirements.
  • Ensure seamless hardware/software integration within the overall system architecture.
  • Develop robust test setups for thorough testing and validation of firmware designs.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical benefits to support overall health.
  • Financial benefits to enhance economic security.
  • Opportunities for performance-based compensation.
  • Support for work-life balance through various resources.
  • Occasional travel for professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior-level embedded firmware engineer to join our engineering team focused on developing next-generation sensor technology. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing embedded software that drives high-speed, high precision sensor technology used in surgical robots, semiconductor or industrial equipment

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain firmware code for sensor technology
  • Algorithm Implementation: Analyzing, designing, and implementing signal processing and control loops (e.g., Automatic gain control, PID, Gain offset and phase correction) in embedded systems based on existing software models (e.g., MATLAB, C++, or Python models).
  • Firmware Development: Designing, implementing, and integrating embedded firmware designs in microcontrollers / MCUs for optimized performance, resource utilization, low latency and power efficiency. Embedded firmware is primarily written in C.
  • Implement low-level communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, BISS)
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers, FPGA engineers, systems engineers, and application software developers to define firmware requirements
  • Hardware/Software Integration: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (electrical engineers, software engineers, FPGA engineers) to ensure seamless integration of the MCU firmware with the overall system
  • Testing and Validation: Developing robust test benches and utilizing lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for rigorous testing and validation of designs against functional specifications and performance requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support manufacturing and field teams with debugging and troubleshooting


Job Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in firmware engineering, focusing on MCU firmware design, development, and testing.
  • A bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related advanced degree.
  • Demonstrated experience using the C programming language in firmware.
  • Demonstrated experience on signal processing (e.g. automatic gain control, PID, gain offset and phase correction) and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, BiSS, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
  • Familiarity with digital and analog electronics, schematics, and oscilloscopes - able to read electronic schematics to understand peripherals connected to MCU.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent software configuration management capabilities using revision control systems (Github or the like)
  • Experience with MS tools (Visio, Excel, Word, etc)
  • Demonstrated experience in Agile development methodologies and/or Kanban and associated tools (Atlassian [Jira] or the like)
  • Occasional travel, about once or twice a year, may be required to visit trade shows, customer sites, or partnered business units.


Salary Information
  • The salary for this role will range from $130,000 to $170,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.
  • Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.


About Novanta

Novanta Inc. is a leading global supplier of precision photonic and motion control components and subsystems. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. Novanta's products are used in a variety of applications, including medical and life sciences, industrial automation, and aerospace and defense. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is committed to providing innovative solutions that enable its customers to improve their productivity and performance. Novanta is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol NOVT.
Learn more about Novanta
Size
2,700 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$44.5 million
5 Year Trend
+12.9%
Revenue
$590.6 million
NASDAQ
NOVT
* Ladders Estimates

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