Sr Firmware Engineer II

Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Salary: $140,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Sr Firmware Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Firmware Development

• Collaborate in gathering and defining product and firmware requirements.
• Design, implement, and optimize wireless firmware solutions.
• Learn and apply Bluetooth Core standards published by the Bluetooth SIG.
• Develop firmware for BLE and NFMI radio systems.
• Debug and resolve issues within the wireless subsystem.
• Validate firmware functionality through manual and automated testing approaches.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Design and document test plans based on requirements to ensure thorough test coverage.
• Develop unit tests, semi-automated tests, and automated test suites.
• Implement and maintain automated tests using languages such as Python or C.
• Investigate and resolve test failures and system-level integration issues promptly.
• Innovate new testing methodologies and enhance existing test processes.
• Follow and continuously improve established development and testing workflows.

Process Excellence

• Adhere to development best practices, including code reviews, documentation standards, and coding conventions.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance team efficiency.
• Drive and lead the creation of new processes to improve engineering productivity.
• Provide mentorship to team members, supporting both technical and professional growth.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach engineers, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions and creating documentation.
• Serve as a role model for junior and mid-level team members.
• Lead project planning efforts, including scope definition and work estimation.
• In Scrum environments, take on responsibilities such as Product Owner or Scrum Master as needed.
• Coordinate project activities proactively with cross-functional teams.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or
• Master's degree (MSEE) in a related field; or
• PhD in a related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience (with a Bachelor's degree); or
• 5+ years of relevant experience (with an MSEE); or
• 4+ years of relevant experience (with a PhD).

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other wireless communication standards.
• Knowledge of wired communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience in embedded firmware development.
• Familiarity with firmware testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience using over-the-air protocol analyzers (e.g., Ellisys).
• Proficiency in C and/or assembly languages.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuitry.
• Knowledge of architectures for programming devices such as DSPs or microcontrollers.

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