Embedded Firmware Engineer Co-Op

Description

The co-op supports product design and architecture for firmware. You will help gather requirements with customers, set their expectations, document the technical scope and flag risks.

You will help design, build and integrate test software for security system products, and join panel development for a new cloud-native security ecosystem.

A staff mentor will work with you on embedded firmware design, development and testing, using security panel hardware on Linux and FreeRTOS. At the end, you will present a feature you built and get feedback from the team.

The company's Fairport, NY site leads research and development, engineering, quality and product management for intrusion detection systems, including sensors, control panels, software and communications. The company recently completed a product portfolio transition and is focused on a connected security vision.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned software tasks from design through development, integration and testing.
• Help identify test cases for project requirements with the product and development teams.
• Test code against expected use, probe faults and boundary conditions, and automate unit tests.
• Help estimate tasks and take part in technical project reviews and code reviews.
• Propose and introduce new test strategies that fit the project's technical and schedule needs.
• Write embedded software in C, C++ and Python to automate testing, and build tools for testing and developing software and hardware.
• Help verify electrical, electromechanical and software platforms.
• Design, run and assess repeatability and reliability studies.
• Troubleshoot products and test equipment, then propose and implement fixes.
• Use data to review product performance, trend reports and test results.
• Work in a cross-functional team of software engineers, testers and product managers.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering or a related technology field.
• Strong analytical skills, including reviewing existing code and using software tools.
• Able to work independently in an organized way, take ownership and hold yourself accountable to team goals.
• Good interpersonal skills in a cross-functional team, handling communication and conflict proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly self-motivated and committed to your own development.
• Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Collegiate-level experience or interest in at least one of the following:
• Real-time embedded software in C or C++ using object-oriented principles.
• Embedded microcontroller software, including on Linux.
• Design of low-power, battery-operated devices.
• Hardware schematics and implementing them alongside embedded software.
• Integrating hardware and software over buses and protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS-232 or DMA.
• Testing with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
• Debugging, root cause analysis, and working with the hardware team on possible hardware issues.
• Unit and integration testing, including automating test procedures.

Conditions

The U.S. hourly rate is $24.00-27.00 per hour. Individual pay within that range depends on factors such as experience, job knowledge, role complexity and job location.

Open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely. Future work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and can provide support to applicants with disabilities on request.