Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Design, develop and support system software for embedded control of WiTricity's wireless power systems. The core duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document embedded software solutions for the functionality of next generation systems.
• 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.

Qualified candidates will have a solid understanding of embedded programming, microcontroller architectures and embedded software implementations.  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.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of embedded programming design experience.
• Fluent in C/C++. Ability to code in Assembly.
• Proficient with microcontroller IDE design/development tools.
• Proficient with bare metal development as well as real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficient in lab debug, 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:

• Familiar with a variety of microcontrollers including Microchip, TI, NXP, and ARM-based embedded processors.
• C#, Python, Visual Basic, Verilog, Javascript, Labview, EXI, JSON, and XML experience.
• Experience with CANbus, SPI, I2C, RS-232, IEEE 802.11, TCP/IP, and HTTP protocols.
• Experience developing bootloaders for embedded devices.
• Experience architecting, implementing, and testing security solutions for embedded devices.
• Experience with networking and cloud IoT integration for embedded devices.
• Experience with UML documentation for embedded solutions.
• Experience developing device drivers, control systems, and communications protocols.
• Experience with standards-based feature design and code development.