The Role
Develop firmware for consumer, commercial, and medical devices, translating customer requirements into software specifications while performing testing and debugging.
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SENIOR FIRMWARE ENGINEER
At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people-first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.
The Core Values we embody:
If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering problems, collaborating with forward-thinking teams, and making an impact in the world of Hardware Technology, Andrews Cooper is the place for you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $131,000.00 - $185,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.
At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people-first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.
The Core Values we embody:
- Help Each Other Win—AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
- Own It—Don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
- Be Cool—Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.
If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering problems, collaborating with forward-thinking teams, and making an impact in the world of Hardware Technology, Andrews Cooper is the place for you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Computer Science from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSCS is a plus.
- 7+ years of professional hands-on experience in Firmware Engineering.
- Experience developing embedded applications in C or C++.
- Experience with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART and USB.
- Experience debugging and troubleshooting embedded systems using tools such as debuggers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Experience with software testing techniques such as unit testing.
- Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
- Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Background checks are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Adept at software requirement management, and creation of software architecture documentation.
- Adept at verification and validation, including planning, executing test protocols, and collecting resulting data to incorporate into summary reports.
- Comfortable working within a quality management system on safety critical software implementations.
- Experience implementing embedded applications which use RTOS such as Zepher, VxWorks, or FreeRTOS.
- Experience with iOT software implementations including TCP/IP stack implementations and wireless technologies such as WIFI and LoRaWAN.
- Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy.
- Experience with multiple programming languages is a plus.
- Broad Linux/Unix experience, including creating custom linux distributions using BuildRoot or Yocto a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop firmware for consumer, commercial, and medical devices.
- Taking customer requirements and distilling into software requirements, architecture and design.
- Unit and functional testing.
Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:
- Flexible work hours and locations (Bothell, WA, Lake Oswego, OR, McMinnville, OR, and Corvallis, OR).
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
- Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
- Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
- In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
- 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
- Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $131,000.00 - $185,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of professional hands-on experience in Firmware Engineering
- Experience developing embedded applications in C or C++
- Experience with embedded communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART and USB
- Experience debugging embedded systems using tools like debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Experience with software testing techniques such as unit testing
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The Company
What We Do
AC is an enterprise grade product development services firm with deep expertise in product engineering & custom automation Concurrent creation of new products with automated inspection, assembly and test capabilities by AC enables otherwise impossible breakthroughs in design, performance and manufacturability. In over 21 years of service, we’ve assembled a team of 130+ engineers, technicians, program managers & support staff. We’re honored to have earned the repeat business of nearly every customer who’s experienced working with us. Household name, industry defining multinationals measure their engagements with AC in years and decades. Mid-cap niche leaders use us to catapult to the next level, and early stage companies with big dreams leverage AC to deliver on their Missions with the effectiveness and quality of the Fortune 100. We take on only select new Customers – we know we’ll be a good fit if you’ve got vision, ambition, and dedication to the principle that we all win when we’re all on the same team.
