Firmware Engineer

Design, develop, and debug firmware for microcontroller-based products

Write efficient, reliable code in C for resource-constrained devices

Develop drivers and interfaces for peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet and GPIO

Implement and maintain RTOS-based and bare-metal devices

Collaborate with hardware engineers during board bring-up and debugging

Collaborate with Quality Assurance during validation

Translate system requirements and design documents into executable firmware

Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency

Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system validation

Debug issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers

Document firmware architecture, code, and development processes

Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices

Experience with bootloaders, OTA firmware updates, and secure firmware

Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNP3, etc.)

Knowledge of wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, LoRa, etc.)

Knowledge of signal processing techniques

Experience with Linux, Python, C++

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for firmware development

Experience with low-power design techniques

Knowledge of MISRA C or other coding standards

Sentient Energy, Inc. offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!

401(k) Plan (plus company match)

Paid time off – including holidays and vacation.

Above all, a company culture that prioritizes the growth of its employees technically, professionally, and financially.

It is the policy of Sentient Energy, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.