Lead Firmware Engineer

Location: Shannon, Clare, Ireland

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The team at Panametrics, designs and manufactures a range of sensing instrumentation and sensors that are utilized in a vast array of market segments. Panametrics is looking for a Firmware Engineer to work closely with our Electrical Engineering teams to design, prototype, validate, and certify next-generation industrial sensing.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Leads Design activities, breaking down work packages for wider firmware team
• Contribute to and coach engineers in the core deliverables (develop software/ firmware, perform validation, and maintenance of industrial grade embedded systems)
• Evaluate system level requirements by brainstorming with Product Specialists, Product Managers, and other peers
• Perform cross platform development of C/C++ code while maintaining code quality through best practices and code quality automation 
• Support sustaining activities across a broad product portfolio

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years’ experience with developing embedded C/C++ applications for embedded operating systems such as Linux, QNX Neutrino, Micrium μC/OS, etc. on ARM targets.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Git, SVN.
• Proficient in using software/hardware debugging techniques.
• Capable of concise and effective written and verbal communication.
• Practical experience with design of industrial products.
• Effective communicator within technical and non-technical environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform in a team environment, across functions, and with customer and suppliers.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with real-time implementation of Signal Processing algorithms.
• 5+ years’ experience with STM32.
• Experience using CubeMX.
• Experience with the Yocto and Linux design workflow.
• Experience with the IAR’s Embedded Workbench IDE.
• Experienced with serial communications including RS232, RS485, Modbus, I2C and SPI.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Sockets, Ethernet stack, etc.
• Experience working directly with external vendor(s) to integrate and troubleshoot issues with chips and drivers.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematic and PCB layout designs.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging at board level using oscilloscope, bus analyzers, digital multimeters, etc.

Panametrics is looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Development Engineer with 5+ years of C/C++ experience to join our global Technology team. In this role, you will work closely with our Electronics design teams, manufacturing and services team to design next generation industrial sensing products. You will be a key player and active participant in full software development life cycle.