Senior Firmware Engineer

Sr Firmware Engineer

The Sr Engineer - Firmware develops and maintains firmware for the Gridstream endpoints. Handles complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and completes solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project Management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, documents, and tests I/O communications and device drivers.
• Contributes to the development of product design specifications including functional requirements, use cases, detailed design, interface, and test plans.
• Contributes to design verification testing processes and procedures.
• Assists with planning and support of field installations of Alpha and Beta phase.
• Contributes to design and code reviews.
• Contributes to product and system-level test efforts.
• Designs to industry standard interfaces where required.
• Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation.
• Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions.
• Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation.

Skills: Linux, firmware, embedded C, C++, embedded Linux

Top Skills Details: Linux, firmware, embedded C, C++, embedded Linux

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in Embedded Linux Firmware development. Proficient in Programming in C, C++ on embedded systems and strong familiarity with real time principles.
• Experience with Linux device drivers and Linux Kernel is a plus.
• Python and/or Java programming a plus (Java most preferred).
• Deep Knowledge of Product Life Cycle and Software Development methodologies. Knowledge of Git, Buildroot, Robot test framework, and/or Jenkins CI/CD is a plus.
• Significant experience with development and debugging tools in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of IP Networking principles (IPV6 knowledge preferred)
• Personal Computer knowledge
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Keyboard/typing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to design, breakdown, and complete a project of a large scope with high-level productivity.
• Proactively find problems of existing system/product without guidance and offer solutions

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $98000.00 - $125000.00/yr. Employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta, GA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

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