Firmware Developer

at  Kraken Robotic Systems Inc

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of four years’ proven experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Bachelor’s degree(or higher)in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry-standard development tools and methodologies.
• Written code which has been deployed to a production system.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proficient in Cand C++programming language.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS and their application in embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols like SPI, CAN bus, UART.
• Debugging and Testing:
• Proficient in debugging tools and methodologies.
• Experience in unit testing and system testing.
• Experience with automated testing an asset.
• Any of the following would be considered an asset:
• FPGA development
• Development in a Linux environment
• Python

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Firmware Developer, you will work with the Firmware development group on our Underwater Vehicle and KATFISH™Intelligent system and Aquapix® Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) suite of products. The successful candidate will work within our close-knit team on cutting edge, disruptive technology for underwater robotics and sensors.

KEYS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements and specifications.
• Maintain and extend existing production codebases.
• Optimize firmware code for resource-constrained environments.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the highest level of software quality.
• Develop firmware for various peripheral interfaces, such as SPI, CAN bus, UART, and GPIO, ensuring seamless communication between components.
• Interface with low-level hardware components to ensure effective communication and control.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware development, including design specifications, API documentation, and test plans.
• Collaborate with a global team of hardware engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to product development.