Sr Engineer Firmware

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This role is responsible for applying superior design and development to embedded applications on hardware platforms. The focus in this role includes creation of technical specifications, full stack firmware design and development, and support for manufacturing and regulatory approval. A firm understanding of design patterns to create robust, scalable and re-usable software designs is required. This role will be involved with design decisions from concept through production. Collaboration with other areas of a cross functional team, such as marketing or manufacturing, throughout a product life cycle is required. Interface with senior management, creation and coordination of development schedules of limited complexity, implementing process, and execution of that process is also required. This role is expected to support and mentor interns and apprentices. Travel to facilities throughout the world is expected on an as needed basis.
Job Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to understand functional requirements of systems to accurately develop designs, implementations, and test cases
• Work across business units with hardware and firmware developers to create designs modular across platforms
• Generate detailed project plans for small teams of developers, manage Gantt charts, and Scrum backlog
• Lead Agile initiatives around training, project planning, and tracking
• Support new development processes and best practices per alignment with department goals
• Partner with myQ cloud architects to define connected solutions for B2B and B2C products
• Design, develop and implement application level firmware solutions to meet business need
• Create new designs using existing technologies; socialize expertise and train developers as needed
• Create new designs of moderate complexity with new technology; support platform design
• Provide peer review by soliciting feedback on firmware, hardware, and connected software designs, implementation, and test
• Act as support role in defining and developing functional development processes
• Supervise small groups of developers to prioritize work, manage risk, and drive deliverables
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware defects as found during bench and lab.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
• Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience
• 5+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Experience developing for embedded Linux with a strong track record of launched products
• Familiar with NXP i.MX family System on Chip (SoC)
• Experience of customizing vendor supplied BSPs for target platforms
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware troubleshooting
• Project estimation and team leader in an Agile environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills; Effective communication skills
• Strong in problem solving skills, object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms and other computer science fundamentals
• Expert in utilizing Yocto/BuildRoot Project build environment
• Expert knowledge of Embedded C
• Basic understanding of C++
• Good working knowledge of the Linux kernel and Bootloader (U-boot)
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to create electro-mechanical products

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with USB and other device drivers, LCD display integration, vision/camera systems
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers (e.g. Arm M4) and common bus protocols (e.g. UART, I2C)
• Experience in a CI/CD environment
• Agile/Scrum experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of oriented programming experience; TCP, UPD, HTTP, WebSockets, MQTT, or other connected protocols

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
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