Xylem · 8 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. The Senior Firmware Engineer will be part of an R&D team responsible for the sustaining engineering of electro-optic and electro-chemical based sensing platforms, focusing on developing microcontroller firmware and ensuring seamless integration of products into larger systems.
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Responsibilities
Develop microcontroller firmware for YSI’s advanced sensing, logging and telemetry technologies
Creation, documentation and implementation of data acquisition, processing, filtering, and communication algorithms to properly collect environmental information
Interface with firmware, software and hardware engineers to provide seamless integration of products into larger systems
Attention to speed, power draw and architectural impact to larger systems will be required
Interface with product management, sales personnel, and customers to specify product requirements and provide detailed technical assistance
Perform product support responsibilities such as maintenance, upgrades, and release and creation of technical and support documentation
Generate detailed embedded software requirements specifications from high-level product specifications, then drive the development of the software architecture, design, implementation, integration and testing of firmware applications
Candidate will be responsible for planning and estimating his/her work as a part of the project planning process
Candidate will participate in a cross functional team-based environment
Determine theoretical and practical limitations to sensing specifications through laboratory experimentation and R&D prototype builds
Support other members of the R&D development and Manufacturing Engineering teams
Evaluate new technologies, methods and products to determine viability for commercialization
Ensure that all work is thoroughly documented and organized for future reference. This will include helping to create ECO (Engineering Change Orders)
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS in Computer Engineering with 4+ years of experience
Expert knowledge with Embedded C, embedded microcontroller peripheral modules, communication standards, simulation, breakpoints and debugging
Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, including the ability to read a schematic and PCB layout for use during firmware debug sessions
Solid communications skills, both verbal and written. Ability to articulate very technical concepts to non-technical team members and ability to mentor others
Ability to utilize basic bench-top equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, protocol analyzers or meters during development phases to analyze firmware interaction with hardware
Ability to work with a cross-functional R&D/Engineering team
Hands on approach – Customer first attitude
Ability to work in a product development environment operating under project schedules and timelines
Ability to follow company safety guidelines
Preferred
Knowledge of software communication protocols: MODBUS, RS-232, RS-485, and SDI-12
Exposure to environmental sensing and/or life science technology is a plus
Benefits
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Inclusion and belonging
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
Funding
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