JOB SUMMARY :
This role will be a key contributor to the development of complex embedded systems focused on Embedded Linux Connectivity (, IOT) development. Leading firmware design efforts, this role will mentor junior engineers, participate in system-level architecture decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. This role demands a deep understanding of firmware development, extensive experience in coding and debugging, and the ability to provide technical leadership within the organization. This role demands deep knowledge of Embedded Linux development within the application level framework and the low-level system management, and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers with the tools in complex system. This role is expected to be on-site in the Versailles or Cincinnati, Ohio location days a week. This in not a remote position.
ESSENTIAL / PRIMARY DUTIES :
- Collaborate with a team to develop an embedded connectivity platform within complex electromechanical medical device systems.
- Mentor junior engineers with the drivers associated with the low-level drivers in embedded Linux systems.
- Collaborate and interact with firmware engineers developing embedded Linux for connectivity. embedded C, bare metal, and embedded Linux
- Provides technical guidance for system-level decisions.
- Conducts thorough code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Optimizes firmware for performance, power efficiency, and memory usage.
- Drives the design of firmware architecture particularly in systems using Real Time Operating Systems.
- Drives innovation in firmware development processes and methodologies.
- Collaborates with leadership and other cross functional departments to align decisions with organizational goals.
- Leads design of complex systems, researches and proposes innovative solutions.
- Formulates solutions to complex and ambiguous problems that are not well defined. Incorporates feedback and solutions from others.
- Acts as a Technical Lead, manages significant systems, uses strategic planning, and mitigates risk.
- Communicates complex technical ideas through daily work, presentations, and workshops.
- Fosters cross team communication and knowledge sharing. Collaborates with teams and management to make critical technical decisions that align with organizational goals.
SECONDARY DUTIES :
Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable by cross-functional teams.Makes critical decisions regarding firmware architecture, technology stack, and implementation strategies.Ensure firmware reliability and resilience in critical applications.Establishes standardized processes, analyzes process metrics.Influences change across disciplines and functions.Establishes and enforces quality standards, leads quality improvement initiatives.Collaborates with cross functional teams – IT; engineering; cybersecurity – to develop technical solution to enable connectivity, over the air updates, telemetry, bi-directional communication, and data transfer.EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or related field and + years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both.
COMPETENCY and / or SKILL :
In-depth knowledge of network protocols and soft access points (, WPA Enterprise, PEAP, PAP, TLS, MQTT, Wi-Fi, Ethernet)In-depth knowledge of low-level drivers within Embedded Linux including Embedded Linux BSP and Uboot and kernelProfiencent with numerous communication protocols (, CAN, HTTP, Azure Services)Understanding of application-level frameworks that perform low-level tasks (, SWUpdate)Security (network, cybersecurity, certificates)In-depth knowledge of various microcontroller and microprocessor architecturesUnderstanding of real-time operating systemsExperience in designing firmware architecture for complex systemsProficiency in languages such as C; C++; GO; Elvish for embedded Linux systems. Experience with scripting languages (, Python) for automation and testingAbility to integrate firmware with broader system architecturesAbility to lead the design of complex, interconnected systems and shape the organization's technical directionAbility to effectively communicate technical strategies and decisions to executivesAbility to establish and enforce quality standards that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirementsAbility to lead process improvement efforts and establish standardized processesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides leadership, coaching, and / or mentoring to other engineers and co-ops. May lead and direct the work of other teammates and may have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.