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Xylem · 6 hours ago

Senior Firmware Engineer

Yellow Springs, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. The Senior Firmware Engineer will be part of an R&D team responsible for the sustaining engineering of electro-optic and electro-chemical based sensing platforms, focusing on developing microcontroller firmware and ensuring seamless integration of products into larger systems.

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Responsibilities

Develop microcontroller firmware for YSI’s advanced sensing, logging and telemetry technologies

Creation, documentation and implementation of data acquisition, processing, filtering, and communication algorithms to properly collect environmental information

Interface with firmware, software and hardware engineers to provide seamless integration of products into larger systems

Attention to speed, power draw and architectural impact to larger systems will be required

Interface with product management, sales personnel, and customers to specify product requirements and provide detailed technical assistance

Perform product support responsibilities such as maintenance, upgrades, and release and creation of technical and support documentation

Generate detailed embedded software requirements specifications from high-level product specifications, then drive the development of the software architecture, design, implementation, integration and testing of firmware applications

Candidate will be responsible for planning and estimating his/her work as a part of the project planning process

Candidate will participate in a cross functional team-based environment

Determine theoretical and practical limitations to sensing specifications through laboratory experimentation and R&D prototype builds

Support other members of the R&D development and Manufacturing Engineering teams

Evaluate new technologies, methods and products to determine viability for commercialization

Ensure that all work is thoroughly documented and organized for future reference. This will include helping to create ECO (Engineering Change Orders)

Qualification

Embedded CMicrocontroller peripheralsCommunication standardsElectrical engineering conceptsSoftware communication protocolsProduct development environmentSolid communication skillsCross-functional teamworkHands-on approach

Required

Minimum BS in Computer Engineering with 4+ years of experience

Expert knowledge with Embedded C, embedded microcontroller peripheral modules, communication standards, simulation, breakpoints and debugging

Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, including the ability to read a schematic and PCB layout for use during firmware debug sessions

Solid communications skills, both verbal and written. Ability to articulate very technical concepts to non-technical team members and ability to mentor others

Ability to utilize basic bench-top equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, protocol analyzers or meters during development phases to analyze firmware interaction with hardware

Ability to work with a cross-functional R&D/Engineering team

Hands on approach – Customer first attitude

Ability to work in a product development environment operating under project schedules and timelines

Ability to follow company safety guidelines