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Akkodis is seeking a Firmware Engineer for a manufacturing company in the Andover, MA metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in embedded firmware development, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to collaborate across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams. This role involves hands-on design and debugging, developing and maintaining firmware for advanced electronic systems, and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. The company provides a purpose-driven workplace where innovation is valued, employees are supported with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities, and teams work together in a collaborative, mission-focused culture.

Salary Range: $95,000-115,000

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of embedded firmware architectures and code tailored for managing families of advanced electronic components.
• Partner with analog and hardware engineers to implement control algorithms and firmware solutions for electronic platforms. Troubleshoot and resolve bugs using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and hardware analyzers.
• Establish processes, methodologies, and tools to enable reusable control algorithms across multiple product lines.
• Incorporate product and manufacturing requirements into firmware design to deliver scalable and robust solutions.
• Conduct design tradeoffs and assess microcontroller options to balance performance and cost considerations.
• Translate requirements into tasks, provide effort estimates, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Guide hardware engineers in contributing effectively to firmware projects.
• Apply structured development practices and coding standards to ensure maintainable, high-quality software modules.
• Collaborate on requirements documentation and design specifications.
• Support testing, validation, and verification activities throughout the development cycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development with hands-on work involving microcontrollers/microprocessors and hardware/software debugging.
• Proficiency in C and Assembly programming languages.
• Proven ability to deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across engineering, product, and manufacturing teams.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in communication.
• Background in power electronics or power system design and testing is a strong advantage.
• Candidates needed relocation or sponsorship assistance will not be considered.

If you are interested in this onsite position in the Andover, MA metropolitan area, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Ryan Miller at

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Location: Austin – Onsite

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position entails firmware development in conjunction with coordination with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and quality assurance teams to develop robust, innovative OpenBMC firmware releases for customer reference boards. Responsibilities include BMC firmware development in an OpenBMC environment, upstreaming work to the OpenBMC community and troubleshooting existing designs.

A successful candidate will employ solid software methodologies, manageability design expertise, debug capabilities, and strong process practices to ensure on-schedule, defect-free firmware deliveries with focus on continuous feature and code improvement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous BMC Firmware development experience mandatory (Dell iDRAC, Dell CMC, HP iLo, etc)

• Highly Proficient in developing User Interface based on Java Scripts, Network socket concepts

• Experience with Open Source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software Stack (OpenBMC)

• Programming experience (JavaScript , Shell Scripting, Python, C, C++)

• Knowledge of low-level protocols including I2c, I3c, JTAG, SPI, eSPI, UART, PCIe expected

• Proficient with Source version control systems like Git, Review tools like Gerrit

• Working knowledge of Linux Kernel programming and Linux driver development experience (JTAG, I2C, SPI)

• Hands on experience working with Reference Boards.

• Experience with Linux gcc build and debug tools.

• Strong debug methodology and skills mandatory

• Experience in server manageability architecture mandatory

• Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology expected

• Knowledge of industry standard initiatives such as Redfish, PLDM, MCTP desirable and manageability protocols such as IPMI expected

DESIRED:

• Experience in x86 architecture

• Understanding of Security concepts - Root of Trust, verified boot, measured boot

• Experience in Arm architecture

• Experience reading and understanding digital schematics

• Strong analytical skills and debug methodology expected.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher

• 5+ years or more of firmware development

• 3 years or more of manageability firmware experience

• Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic team environment

Company Overview:

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Responsibilities:

• Own embedded bootloader architecture, embedded security, and common platforms
• Lead firmware for power electronics embedded systems, ensuring functional and performance requirements are met
• Work closely with hardware teams to integrate firmware with new or existing hardware components
• Work with other talented engineers to solve complex problems, share knowledge, and ensure project milestones are met
• Stay updated with new technologies, tools, and methodologies in embedded systems

Qualifications :

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc. with 3+years of professional experience or combined equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Understanding of low-level programming and hardware interfacing.
• Experience with one or more IDEs and debugging tools.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of real-time programming concepts and real-time operating systems.
• Ability to write efficient code under resource constraints (memory, CPU).
• Experience with embedded system testing practices.
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English

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We are seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team. You will be instrumental in the design and development of firmware for a product development. Your expertise in developing applications in embedded Linux will be vital to our success.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for embedded Linux applications.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate firmware with hardware components.
• Ensure the security and reliability of firmware through rigorous testing.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience developing firmware.
• Proficiency in developing applications in embedded Linux.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and Modbus technologies.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with firmware security.

Work Environment

The position requires working on-site four days a week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $66.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Waukegan, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

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Palomar is looking for a talented and highly motivated Firmware Engineer to join the FPGA Development team and help develop current and future generations of our Secure Communication System (SCS). The ideal candidate will be motivated, talented and will have experience with FPGA development projects in the defense and aerospace industry, working from requirements through design, coding, simulation, integration and testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop FPGA firmware using VHDL language, test the design using software tools and perform Verification and Validation tests in the lab
• Take part in the development of large scale VHDL FPGA logic design from conception, through execution and production release and help develop logic design architecture and firmware requirements specifications
• Perform firmware engineering activities across the entire development lifecycle: requirements analysis, firmware design, implementation and test.
• Support design review meetings with internal and external customers
• Support board design team members with pinout and schematic development

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering design activities with emphasis on digital systems. Familiarity with design verification, testing, and qualification of developed products
• Experience with Xilinx and MiroSemi FPGAs and the relevant development tools such as ModelSim, Libero, Vivado, Vitis, Matlab, etc.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as: I2C, SPI, PCIe, T1, Ethernet, etc.
• Hands-on hardware testing, hardware debugging and in-system testing of FPGA designs using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams
• Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable preparing and presenting data in front of peers and/or external customers
• Familiarity with Xilinx and MiroSemi FPGAs and the relevant development tools such as ModelSim, Libero, Vivado, Vitis, Matlab, etc.
• Hands-on hardware testing, hardware debugging and in-system testing of FPGA designs using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters, etc.

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 3+ years of firmware development

• Familiarity with UVM and System Verilog for design verification
• Knowledge of engineering design process, tools, and techniques specifically related to DO-254 certifiable FPGA design
• Experience with Audio systems, conferencing and distribution of audio data and Audio signal processing
• Familiarity with ISO 9000, AS9100, DO-178B, DO-254, MIL-STDs, and other applicable standards

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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Company Overview:

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Responsibilities:

• Own embedded bootloader architecture, embedded security, and common platforms
• Lead firmware for power electronics embedded systems, ensuring functional and performance requirements are met
• Work closely with hardware teams to integrate firmware with new or existing hardware components
• Work with other talented engineers to solve complex problems, share knowledge, and ensure project milestones are met
• Stay updated with new technologies, tools, and methodologies in embedded systems

Qualifications :

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc. with 3+years of professional experience or combined equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Understanding of low-level programming and hardware interfacing.
• Experience with one or more IDEs and debugging tools.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of real-time programming concepts and real-time operating systems.
• Ability to write efficient code under resource constraints (memory, CPU).
• Experience with embedded system testing practices.
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English

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• 5 years of firmware control engineering experience
• Proven experience in embedded systems design with DC/AC inverters.
• Experience with Texas Instruments C2000 series focusing on real-time control, inverters or motor drives, and system-level integration of control and communication subsystems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and component data sheets.
• Experience with I2C and SPI communication protocols.
• Experience with Git source code control and Jira project management platform.

• Experience with systems using Lithium Battery management is a plus.
• Experience with CAN and RS485 communications is a plus.
• Experience with electronic circuit design is a plus.
• Working knowledge of power electronics design is a plus

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Firmware Engineer

Culver City, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

Role Number:

The Apple Beats team is seeking a firmware engineer with firm footing with engineering principles and passion for new technologies; a passionate individual with the skills to research and develop new and innovative solutions for the next Apple audio products. Apply today!

Description

The Firmware Engineer will be part of a team that architect, design, develop, and maintain hardware and software systems for audio products. This engineer will also perform characterization, test and validation of each design; analyze results and create reports/presentations when needed. This role requires an energetic and motivated individual ready to innovate. Experience in a quick paced rapid development group is highly desired. Domestic travel 5-10% to/from LA/Silicon Valley.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/CE or equivalent

• Experience with embedded development.

• 4+ years of firmware and device driver development.

• Strong, demonstrable coding skills in C and C++.

• Experience in software feature design and development, rapid prototyping, hardware bring-up and reading schematics

• Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB).

• Experience with Real Time OS (OpenRTOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc).

• Familiarity with compilers and toolchains targeting ARM Cortex-M/R/A, etc.

• Familiarity with laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multi-meters

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with BT and BLE technology/protocols is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with multiple multi-functional groups with minimal supervision.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (

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• 200-250k Salary!
• Annual Bonuses!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• 401K Matching!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Challenging Problems!

• Lead Embedded Firmware development activities in C/C++ and Assembly languages for active magnetic bearings (AMB) control, permanent magnet motors/generators and power converter control.
• Support and modify existing firmware and develop new firmware for AMB and power electronics for motor drive applications.
• Support internal and external software architecture and operation design reviews.
• Generate documentation related to firmware and interfaces with traceability to customer and firmware certification requirements including but not limited to Software Requirements Specification, Software Design Description, Software Verification and Validation Plan, Software Test Plan, Software User Documentation, and Software Quality Assurance Plan
• Perform hands on work encompassing debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of existing and new firmware.
• Develop test plan, perform validation test and ensure compliance to specification.
• Develop and implement firmware lifecycle control process and documentation.
• Provide timely software support for both in-house testing and customer field service support.
• Work closely with the hardware and controls teams to architect, implement, test and deploy safety critical software on next generation products as well as existing systems

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and having 8 years of industry experience. PhD is plus.
• Strong background of at least 5 years in C/C++ firmware development, preferably for power electronics and/or motor drive applications.
• Skilled in classical and advanced control system theory, including modeling, simulation, stability analysis, control loop shaping, signaling, and processing.
• Proficient with Bare Metal firmware programming.
• Proficient at writing low level device drivers (ADC, PWM, Timers, GPIO, SPI, SCI, UART, CAN, etc.)
• Familiar with Modbus, SPI, RS485 and CAN Bus J1939.
• Able to use and set up test equipment such as oscilloscopes, data loggers / analyzers, software development tools, CANalyzer.
• Proven track record of software requirements management.
• Familiar with software revision control such as Git or SVN.

• Specific experience with TI C2000 series, TI Sitara, or NXP MPC series microcontrollers.
• Experience with dual CPU processors such as TI F28379D.
• Experience with aviation and military standards such as SS-473, RTCA DO-178C, DO-254A, MIL-STD-461, ISO 26262 ASIL MISRA.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure firmware and software design adhere to UL/Military/ Aviation safety standard requirements for software in programmable components, aiming for reliable and secure operation of power electronic and motor drive systems
• Experience with Model Based Coding, CANape, INCA, and Hardware in the Loop testing
• Skilled in classical and advanced control system theory, including modeling, simulation, stability analysis, control loop shaping, signaling, and processing.
• Hands on experience of Field Oriented Control, 3-phase power control, and control system design.
• Familiar with flux estimation methods, sensorless and resolver-based controls.
• Demonstrated experience with space vector, sinusoidal, and/or discontinuous PWM schemes.
• Fundamental knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic circuits and electric machines.