Sr. Firmware Engineer

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and GROW?At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Airgas is Hiring for a Sr. Firmware Engineer in Cheshire, CT !

We are looking for you !

• Travel: Occasionally (1-10% of work time)

• In-office role- M-F

• Pay: 130-145K

Senior Firmware Engineer with 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems. The candidate will be accountable for designing, building, and testing embedded firmware/software for wireless electronic products for the gas industry. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for new products from their design stage through commercialization. We require an individual that is comfortable and competent in the role of a firmware technical leader with experience in firmware development including but not limited to C and RTOS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, build, test, and document microprocessor based firmware for wireless electronic products from concept, feasibility, prototyping through production.

• Create embedded firmware and software in widely used software development environments (e.g. IAR Systems, AVR Studio, Eclipse, MPLab IDE, Zephyr).

• Create software design requirements, test plan and test results documentation for various platforms.

• Work closely with hardware engineers in specifying components for efficient firmware design.

• Working with hardware team and others, create and design PC based software to create production, manufacturing and product validation test fixtures

• Conduct system functional tests and troubleshoot products and equipment as required.

• Provide and continuously communicate time and cost estimates for projects.

• Provide ongoing technical assistance to manufacturing.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• BS+ in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing firmware and hardware for embedded systems.

• Experience generating firmware for 8-bit, 32-bit single or dual core microprocessor systems including use of peripheral devices such as A-D converters, voltage/current switches/regulators/controllers/monitors, batteries, solar panels, and charging system controllers in assembly, C or other higher languages. Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, Ethernet, TCP/IP, wireless networks desired.

• Experience in Low power applications for fielded devices.

• Experience with revision control applications and documentation, e.g. Git, GitHub, TortoiseGit, Doxygen

• Experience with PC based software for controlling electronic products including but not limited to VB, Visual Studio. NET, C #, LabView.

• Experience with Yocto Linux and real time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems

• Experience in BSP development and RPM creation for Linux based microprocessors.

• Experience using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and basic lab tools and instruments.

• Desired direct design experience with RF wireless communication technologies such as Wifi, 4G, 5G, Mesh network, Bluetooth, Sigfox and LoRa.

• Experience working with FPGA firmware including but not limited to Verilog, VHDL etc. desired.

• Advanced mathematical skills relevant to the application of firmware/software engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in BSP development for IMX93 core processor.

• Experience in Zephyr RTOS development for Ublox NORA-B120.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Comfortable using firmware development tools (IDE).

• Comfortable programming microprocessors using industry standard practices and tools.

• Comfortable documenting software and associated activities.

• Comfortable using typical tools to develop, test and troubleshoot firmware.

• Experience with mathematical and simulation tools a plus

• Basic knowledge of Google applications and Gmail

• Able to save and maintain electronic files

COMMUNICATION and/or CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle high-level multi-tasking

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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