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The Senior Firmware Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of the embedded software for optical transceiver assemblies and plugs within the Coherent Pluggable product unit. The engineering expert will work closely with Optical, Hardware, and Test engineers to ensure product goals are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging
Write device drivers for complex ASIC’s, FPGA’s, and other components
Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews
Support the initial turn-up of new hardware
Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers in an Agile development environment to ensure team and product goals are met
Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware
Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs
Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related
Proficient in C/C++ programming for embedded software
Adhere to software development best practices including C++ coding standards and Agile/Scrum practices
Debugging software experience
Real-time operating systems experience
Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers
Familiar with UARTs as well as SPI and I2C protocols
Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope
Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus
Proficient with source code control systems such as git.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requirements & Work Environment:
Occasional traveling (< 10%) to support customers/vendors working with Adtran and using Adtran’s products
Permanent, full-time position
40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, in-office
Primary location in Norcross, GA USA
Must be authorized to work in USA
Be energetic and eager to collaborate with a wide variety of cultures and personalities
Be able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of uncertainty
Have a genuine desire to learn, innovate, and succeed
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What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere.
ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong.
Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.






