Staff Engineer Firmware

Job Description

ideaForge is a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for various applications including surveillance, mapping, and data collection. We are seeking a talented and experienced Embedded Firmware Professional to join our innovative Engineering team. 

The Staff Engineer (Firmware) will drive the overall design, development, validation and deployment of embedded firmware for our next-generation UAVs. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in UAV technology, aviation, automotive, or other relevant fields who can bring their expertise to our cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design and development of firmware architectures for embedded systems

2. Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure optimal integration of firmware and hardware

3. Implement and maintain coding standards and best practices

4. Mentor junior firmware developers and provide technical guidance

5. Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality across projects

6. Optimize firmware performance and resource utilization

7. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in embedded systems and firmware development

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering

2. Minimum 15-18 years of experience in firmware development and architecture

3. Extensive experience with various microcontroller families, including STM and TI

4. Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems

5. In-depth knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and their implementation

6. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex firmware architectures

7. Familiarity with code quality best practices and firmware verification tools

8. Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows

9. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize firmware for performance and resource constraints

10. Excellent communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in avionics or automotive domains

2. Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces and peripherals

3. Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems

4. Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems

5. Knowledge of wireless communication protocols relevant to UAV applications

6. Familiarity with relevant standards and certifications (e.g., DO-254, DO-278, ISO 26262, etc)

Product/Solution Design & Development Skills & Experiences We Value:

1. Experience with safety-critical systems design

2. Knowledge of robust design practices for harsh, failure prone environments

3. Familiarity with real-time systems and deterministic behavior

4. Experience with low-power design techniques for microcontroller-based systems

5. Proficiency in debugging complex hardware-software interactions

6. Experience with interfacing microcontrollers with various sensors and actuators

Skills