Embedded Firmware Consultant

Redwood City  ‐ Onsite
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and implementation of embedded software systems in C/C++ and native code; development targets will include but not limited to MSP430, ARM based processors and Linux SoC's/SoM's.
  • Develop boot-up and initialization code, PLL synchronization, peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, and UART), User Interface (LCD / touch screens) and protocols for communication with a host.
  • Work closely with hardware and software engineers/developers to meet the customer requirements and project scope.
  • Unit test, system test and general troubleshooting of embedded software systems.
  • System debugging of microprocessor based hardware / software systems and System integration of hardware and software components including troubleshooting
  • Project management support including scheduling, status reporting, risk mitigation and contingency planning.
  • Documentation throughout the entire development cycle including high-level specifications, requirements, and design descriptions, detailed implementation specifications, and test plans.
  • Ongoing product support and sustaining engineering including product release management.
  • Technical evaluation to assess new tools, alternative technologies and improved design solutions.
  • Stay up-to-date and follow all Quality System procedures related to this job, which can affect the quality of products or services provided to our customers.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering or computer science. Advanced degree (MS or equivalent) in electrical engineering/computer engineering/computer science is preferred.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in firmware development with demonstrated proficiency and proven experience in C/C++ targeting multiple CPU families (including ARM7/9, Strong ARM, Linux and MSP430).
  • Experience with hard real-time systems including troubleshooting
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing / digital filters.
  • Network protocols knowledge (UDP, TCP/IP, FTP, Ethernet, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP)
  • Ability to understand and read hardware schematics
  • Experience developing firmware for electronic systems in the medical device industry is highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of Design Control process and FDA regulation standards. Experience in medical or biomedical engineering.
  • Expresses ideas clearly and simply both verbally and in writing; promotes timely flow of information to others.
  • Gathers relevant information efficiently; applies logic in solving problems and making decisions; uses data to support recommendations, weighs risks, benefits and costs.
Start date
07/2014
From
Real Staffing
Published at
19.07.2014
Project ID:
744619
Contract type
Freelance
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