Firmware Engineer - Entry Level

Firmware Engineer - Entry Level  $29.00 - $36.00/ Hr.

***100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA***

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Firmware Engineer with a foundational understanding of digital and electrical engineering concepts. Preference will be given to candidates with an Electrical Engineering background who are interested in transitioning into a firmware development role. The engineer will assist in the development of microcontroller code for components of large electromechanical control systems, support prototype development, and contribute to the creation of instrumentation and tools. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in hardware and software integration within a collaborative team environment.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about writing embedded software in C and eager to deepen their understanding of hardware-software interactions. The candidate should have academic or project experience in embedded systems and a strong desire to work with low-level hardware details.
 

• Assist in bringing up and debugging proof-of-concept prototypes.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of firmware for embedded systems.
• Write clean, understandable, and reliable code tailored for embedded applications.
• Collaborate with the software team to define and document communication protocols and firmware/software feature requirements.
• Participate in microcontroller selection and schematic reviews with the hardware team.
• Work with the test team to understand testing methods and contribute to product validation.
• Study and analyze product design requirements to support development goals.

• Engage actively in coding and learning best practices in embedded development.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with programming in C for embedded systems.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

• This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship to help you build a solid foundation in firmware engineering and hardware/software integration

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required.

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

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Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Must have the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking and work with a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Must have the capability to deal with a variety of abstract and/or concrete variables. In addition, will need to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Occasionally

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Rarely

Twisting (neck)

Occasionally

Twisting (waist)

Occasionally

Climbing

Rarely

Kneeling

Rarely

Crawling

Rarely

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Occasionally

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally

51-60 lbs.

Never

61 lbs.

Never

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Frequently

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Moderate and occasionally loud

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Frequently

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Rarely

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Never

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Never

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never