What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer position at Astrodyne TDI?
Astrodyne TDI is Looking for a Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer with an EE or CS background that is interested in embedded FW and HW design. An ideal candidate would have an aptitude for problem solving in both the digital and analog realms. The candidate will have experience with or even a general curiosity for fields such as IOT, robotics, DSP, UAVs, or any hobbyist embedded area. Moderate use of any program language\ IDE would indicate aptitude for this position. We are willing to train for this position, the candidate must have the raw talent to build on and the drive to learn and execute well while working in a fast paced/hands on environment.
What You Will Do:
Act as an indivdual firmware\software contributor for 16 \ 32bit microcontrollers.
Writing firmware in "C" for bare-metal applications.
Understand board level schematics for internally designed embedded controllers.
Debugging with in-circuit debuggers, logic analyzers, UART terminals, signal toggles.
Hands on lab troubleshooting with the power engineering team for system level debug.
Assisting operations, production, and quality with power supply development and troubleshooting.
Carry out and document system design verification, system characterization and validation testing.
Prepare status reports and presentations for both internal and external company use.
What You Bring To The Role:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or pertinent experience is required.
A minimum of 1–3 years of hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting hardware or software (preferably both, which could be hobbyist work).
Knowledge of microcontroller hardware\ system-on-chip on chip (SoC) peripherals and how to configure and make use of them in our designs
Preferred programming languages C, C#, Java, javascript, HTML.
Experience with "Git" or source control repository systems is a plus
Should be familiar with common embedded communication protocols such as (CAN, TCP/IP, USB, SPI, I2C, & UART) in a real-time environment.
How You Will Stand Out:
Troubleshooting skills – natural aptitude in diagnostics \ problem-solving.
Hands-on bread boarding skills and circuit prototyping skills
Knowledge of common digital and analog circuitry
Use of middleware such as LWIP, FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS, or any embedded HAL libraries
Experience in the creation of documentation associated with firmware requirements (Product specifications, API's, user manuals, block diagrams, data models)
Personal Attributes:
Innovative, creative type with a resourceful "Can-do" attitude
Highly motivated, self-starter with great interpersonal skills.
Strong collaborator who respects, the needs, and contributions of others
Requires little coaching; competent in presenting to small groups
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Organized, and dedicated to follow-through
Astrodyne TDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Our culture provides opportunities for employee involvement, growth, and development. Astrodyne TDI offers a competitive salary, paid time off, robust healthcare benefits, and 401(k).
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Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.