Job Description:

Position Summary: Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We're seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer-Low Level Hard Interface to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for a wide array of tasks including implementing firmware in new products, troubleshooting hardware/firmware issues, developing automated test procedures, providing technical support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead firmware development tasks and coordinate work delegation within the team.
• Plan, design, and implement firmware for cutting-edge products.
• Maintain task lists and track issues for various embedded projects.
• Communicate project priorities and adjustments to management.
• Utilize bug tracking systems to log and manage issues effectively.
• Troubleshoot hardware/firmware problems, propose solutions, and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain automated build and test procedures.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and consultants as required.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and select customers.
• Deliver internal training sessions to support and sales staff.
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure quality and performance.
• Generate comprehensive documentation and summary reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Experience and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Responsibilities and Duties satisfactorily. The qualifications and skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• BSCE/CS or BSEE and substantial (approximately 7 years) firmware development experience and previous experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Previous (approximately 2 years) embedded development project leadership experience is necessary.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively interact with engineering and other technical staff members is necessary.
• A strong ability to divide a project’s tasks and delegate these tasks accordingly as well as experience working with interdepartmental teams to architect initial prototype designs is necessary.
• Ability to participate and contribute to schematic design reviews and understanding peripheral subsystem such as ADC, DAC, USB, NAND and FRAM storage devices and communication protocol TCP/IP, SPI, I2C is necessary.
• Proficiency with the following functions is strongly preferred:
  • ARM Cortex M family, FreeRTOS, LwIP, and C programming language.
  • Low power battery operated devices, mixed signal circuits, and data acquisition design principals.
  • Design of high-speed digital control systems, based on Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), and MCU (Micro-controllers)
  • Laboratory equipment and practices including power supplies, oscilloscope, function generator, etc.
  • Documenting code and leading a code design review.
  • ARM, IAR Embedded Workbench, Linux, VHDL or Verilog, IEEE-1588, GPS/PPS, IRIG-B time synchronization.

• Understanding IRIG106 chapter 10 and TmNS data streaming format is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency using various computer programs, such as, Windows 7/8/10, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Access, and Acrobat (PDF), as well as the ability to use a variety of specialty tools is necessary.
• Working knowledge of Linux and/or additional programming languages, such as C# and Python, is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with other individuals/departments is necessary. The ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional, diplomatic manner is also necessary.

Benefits

Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:

• Six Company Paid Holidays a year
• The last week of the year off paid by DTS
• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans such as: Accident, and Critical Illness
• Tuition & Training Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan with an employer match

What sets DTS apart?

For four years in a row, DTS has been named as a “ Best Place to Work ” by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive