Senior Firmware Engineer
Job Description
On behalf of Agrology, we are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer that will assume ownership of embedded firmware development and lifecycle management for Agrology’s suite of environmental monitoring and sensing devices.
Agrology leverages a suite of sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning capabilities to optimize high-value crop management and minimize climate risk. Their software and hardware-as-a-service model collects data and provides predictive insights that empower growers to be proactive in resisting and adapting to climate-related threats such as fire, extreme weather, pests, disease, and drought.
About the Role
This role is ideal for a mid-career to senior level Firmware Engineer who has comprehensive experience developing MCU firmware. Your role will encompass the following key areas:
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Full ownership and life cycle management of embedded MCU code from development to test and release
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Close collaboration with the engineering team to implement new features and integrate new sensor technologies
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Writing comprehensive, secure, and efficient MCU code for multiple IoT devices
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Updating existing code base for FUOTA and porting development environment
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Testing and evaluating MEMS sensor solutions via development kits and evaluation boards
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Assisting Hardware Engineering with PCBA bring-up, system debugging and troubleshooting
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Obtaining expert knowledge of LPWAN protocols and keeping abreast of updates and regional parameter changes
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Developing software/firmware workflows, development processes, and best practices
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience
Required competencies:
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BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
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5+ years demonstrated embedded firmware development for 32-64bit ARM Cortex MCUs
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Extensive experience with C/C++ for bare metal or RTOS implementations
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Previous experience developing and implementing board level communication drivers such as I2C, UART, SPI, and SDI-12
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Experience with GCC, in-circuit debuggers/emulators, and embedded IDEs (IAR, Kiel, etc.)
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Familiarity with common hardware development platforms (RPi, Arduino, Particle, Espressif)
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Experience with GitHub automation, version control, and bug tracking tools
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Technical writing skills and experience authoring formal engineering documentation