Embedded Software Engineer

Essential Job Duties

• Develop firmware for class leading avalanche transceivers (beacons).
• Create software architecture on Embedded SW and other entities like BT, apps (iOS, Android), and manufacturing devices.
• Help implementation and testing on target HW at the BCA electronics laboratory based in SeaTac, WA.
• Ability to work seamlessly through remote collaboration tools with a geographically decentralized team.
• Ability to work on-site with engineering staff in the BCA electronics lab when necessary.
• Participate in reviews of requirements, HW and other SW stakeholder documents.
• Measurements with signal analyzer, oscilloscope and other lab equipment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and assist with board testing and hardware bring up.
• Collaborate with verification team to ensure full test coverage and debug as necessary.
• Code & verify embedded systems for ARM & STM32 architecture.
• Work closely with development leads and other engineers to gather requirements, prioritize development, and deliver business value.
• Support legacy products and production support as needed.
• Code optimization for size, speed, and current consumption.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working in an embedded systems firmware development role.
• Proficient in C and C++.
• Experience working with microcontrollers, embedded RTOS (preferably ARM Mbed), and debuggers.
• Knowledge of Date / RF Com protocols such as I2C, SPI, USART, GPIO, ADC, DAC, BLE, USB, CODEC, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and firmware using lab test equipment.
• High level documentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M4/7 architectures.
• Knowledge of Git (GitHub) and git workflows.
• Experience in developing custom bootloaders.
• Experience in Python.
• Experience with PIC microcontrollers and Microchip software ecosystem.
• Experience with RF and signal processing.
• Basic circuit design/understanding & soldering experience.
• Knowledge of avalanche transceivers and their basic operation.
• Active backcountry skier / snowboarder / snowmobiler.