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As an Sr. Firmware Engineer at Newport Corporation, you will partner with Engineering to develop and maintain embedded applications. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Analyzing, designing, programing, debugging and modifying software for use in and around test and measurement instrumentation.
Interfacing code and timing work with analog and digital hardware and software operating systems
Troubleshooting hardware interaction and determining hardware compatibility and/or hardware design solutions.
Analyze and determine system software test standards and procedures
Migrating firmware from end-of-life ICs to modern replacements
Mitigate products from cybersecurity risks with software that is designed with security in mind.
Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of Travel is required.
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience
5 years of related experience
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
Experience working close to bare metal and low level drivers
Hands on experience with microcontrollers and microprocessors (ARM, PIC, 8051, or similar)
Experience developing firmware with or without out an RTOS
Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets
Experiencing interfacing firmware with analog and digital hardware via GPIO, ADC/DAC, timers, PWM, interrupts and DMA.
Strong debugging skills using tools such as JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes to troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues
Experience implementing and debugging communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN or similar.
Experience with code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
Understating of secure boot, authentication, firmware updates and vulnerability mitigation.
Preferred Skills:
Prior experience developing firmware for industrial, scientific or precision instrumentation.
Experience migrating firmware from old ICs to newer platforms and validating behavior.
Direct knowledge of secure firmware update mechanism
Ability to author clear technical documentation for firmware design and test procedures and effective collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
Experience as a mentor or acting as a technical lead.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Frequently required to sit, stand, and move within an office, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, test equipment, and related tools
May occasionally be required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds, such as test fixtures, instrumentation, or development hardware
Vision requirements include close vision for computer work, reviewing schematics, and analyzing data
Primarily works in a professional office and/or engineering laboratory environment.
May occasionally work in or near a manufacturing floor with exposure to: electrical equipment, electro-mechanical systems and moderate noise levels
Standard work schedule with occasional extended hours to support project milestones, debugging efforts and product releases
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
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