Senior Firmware Engineer

Nesco Resource is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer with (cellular/sensor experience) for a full time position that is onsite in Irvine, CA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Firmware Engineer possesses a full range of responsibilities to evolve and support our clients next generation of asset tracking/medical devices through a strong understanding of algorithm, data structure. From incorporating cutting edge technologies to designing robust customercentric solutions that scale, the Senior Firmware Engineer possesses the following skillsets:

• Embedded RTOS development and debugging experience
• Cellular 5g and sensor technology experience
• Bootloader
• Kernel and device drivers
• Software security including access authentication and authorization.
• Build tools
• Understanding of real time systems, networking, multi-threaded applications, encryption, hashing, checksum, CRCs
• C/C++ is the programing language. Familiar with Assembly language
• Serial communications
• Sensors and transducers (temperature, pressure, etc.)
• Analog-to-digital conversion
• Peripheral drivers

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Develops Clients next generation of asset tracking/medical device..
• Designs and maintains of embedded control firmware, which involve in all phases of product development from prototyping to production.
• Works directly with business owners, project managers, technical lead to implement new features/functionalities with minimal supervision.
• Contributes to the overall Clients SaaS platform.

Current Systems Environment:

• FreeRTOS, C/C++.
• REST services, MQTT.
• AWS IoT Core, AWS IoT Device Shadow.
• Agile methodology / Test Driven Development.
• Requirements are fast-changing.
• Document as-needed.
• GitHub for source version control.

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis.
• Algorithm analysis / evaluation.
• Oral and written communication skills: verbal, written, whiteboard, virtual / remote.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to enable successful interactions with internal and external users and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of source code revisioning systems (git, svn, cvs, hg).
• Passion for, and alignment with clients mission.
• A change agent and strong collaborator who is not afraid of challenging status quo.
• An individual who brings strong core values, quality, ethics, and integrity.
• A collaborative team player who embraces and champions the culture.
• Strong work ethic and ability to deliver results and meet commitments in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional and dynamic communications skills with the ability to inspire and influence people at all levels, build consensus and commitment, and effectively drive change throughout the organization at a rate that fits the corporate culture.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation.
• Demonstrates a business process orientation to developing solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 5-7 years of experience in developing embedded systems, firmware and device drivers on a resource constrained embedded environment.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Experience in FreeRTOS, Linux, Bare Metal
• Experience with protocols TCP/IP, MQTT, BLE, serial communication, USB, etc.
• Experience with kernel and device drivers (SPI, PCIe, UART, etc.)
• Experience in board bring up.
• Experience with PCB and PCBA
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, USB etc.)
• Expertise in writing tests to validate software in automated test environments
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Software/Computer/Automotive Engineering or similar Preferred

Qualifications:

• AWS IoT Core
• AWS IoT Device Shadow
• Familiarity with MDD/MDR
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA DC etc.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.