Firmware Engineer

CREGG is hiring a Firmware Engineer to work closely with our Electrical Engineering teams to design, prototype, validate, and certify next-generation industrial sensing for our client company in Shannon. 

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)
 

• Leads Design activities, breaking down work packages for wider firmware team
• Contribute to and coach engineers in the core deliverables (develop software/ firmware, perform validation, and maintenance of industrial grade embedded systems)
• Evaluate system level requirements by brainstorming with Product Specialists, Product Managers, and other peers
• Perform cross platform development of C/C++ code while maintaining code quality through best practices and code quality automation
• Support sustaining activities across a broad product portfolio
   

Qualifications/Skills Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years’ experience with developing embedded C/C++ applications for embedded operating systems such as Linux, QNX Neutrino, Micrium ?C/OS, etc. on ARM targets.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Git, SVN.
• Proficient in using software/hardware debugging techniques.
• Capable of concise and effective written and verbal communication.
• Practical experience with design of industrial products.
• Effective communicator within technical and non-technical environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform in a team environment, across functions, and with customer and suppliers.
   

Desired Skills
 

• Experience with real-time implementation of Signal Processing algorithms.
• 5+ years’ experience with STM32.
• Experience using CubeMX.
• Experience with the Yocto and Linux design workflow.
• Experience with the IAR’s Embedded Workbench IDE.
• Experienced with serial communications including RS232, RS485, Modbus, I2C and SPI.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Sockets, Ethernet stack, etc.
• Experience working directly with external vendor(s) to integrate and troubleshoot issues with chips and drivers.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematic and PCB layout designs.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging at board level using oscilloscope, bus analyzers, digital multimeters, etc.