Senior Engineer, Firmware
Overall Objective
Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies firmware. Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. Position requires knowledge of and exposure to hardware design. Typically, programs in assembly language and high-level languages. Handles complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and completes solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design.
Key Performance Indicators / Dimension of Function
- Timely completion of design and documentation for manufacture
- Successful performance of design
- Control and monitor objectives of hardware design team
Core Actions / Area of Responsibility
- Research, specify, design, code, and test firmware for new products
- Existing product repair and enhancement resulting from customer feedback or other issues
- Creation of tools to assist in performing main duties (testing, debugging, programming, etc.)
- Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation
- Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions
- Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers
- Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation
- Willingness to travel internationally
Authority Levels
- Responsibility for product safety
- Responsible for signing off all project schedules, cost estimates, product cost targets, and technical design authority
Professional experience
- Design of full lifecycle of Electronics systems
- Customer interaction
- Experience of working with flow measurement
- Experience of product development for high volume manufacture
- Understanding of Product Development Processes
Project experience
- Team membership
- Effective communication within team and business stakeholders
Intercultural experience
- Experience within a multi-national/cultural environment
Person Specification / Educational / Additional Qualification
- Proficiency with development processes, tools, and related frameworks
- Proficiency with relevant development and/or validation methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AMI and Smart Grid Systems and Solutions
- Advanced design, development, or validation skills in functional area
- Strong technical skillset related to functional area
- Good written and oral communication
- Creative problem solving
- Ability to understand data effectively to solve problems and support ideas
- Ability to design, breakdown, and complete a project of a large scope with high-level productivity
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in electronics design and development
- Experience with gas metering or within the gas utility industry is highly preferred
Pay
Pay is in the range of $85,490 - $121,393 per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.