Firmware Engineer I

Firmware Engineer I

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivery of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development, and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

The primary objective of the firmware engineering position is to apply their knowledge of embedded systems, digital signal processing, and wireless communications to create, test, and maintain firmware for hearing aid and accessory products. As a member of the firmware engineering department firmware engineers operate in the scope of new product development projects and advanced development projects. They engage regularly with other product development teams to deliver high quality and on-time hearing products to the market. A firmware engineer works under general supervision; developing and communicating solutions to routine technical problems of ample scope. They contribute to the completion of detailed technical tasks. Failure to achieve the desired results can be overcome but may cause delays in program schedules.

A wireless firmware engineer works under very minimal supervision to provide creative, practical, and consistent technical solutions to a moderate range of challenging problems. They have a thorough understanding of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques and are able to apply these to a broad set of applications. They assist in the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions generally result in crucial program delays and wasted resources. The wireless firmware engineer are expected to have developed numerous contacts within the R&D organization and represent the firmware engineering organization in developing solutions to complex technical issues. Firmware engineers work on one of two primary roles – firmware development and firmware verification.

Job responsibilities/results:

• Understand and participate in establishing requirements
• Design and implement high quality firmware
• Verify the functionality of the firmware
• Effectively participate in project activities

Job requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; or MSEE or related fields; or PhD in related fields
• Experience: Minimum 1.5 years with B.S. or related experience
• Domain knowledge of one or more of the following: digital signal processing, wireless and wired communication and related protocols, embedded firmware development, firmware test methodologies and tools, knowledge of languages such as C or assembly required, knowledge of scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python required, knowledge of analog or digital circuitry, knowledge of architecture of programming devices such as DSPs or micro-controllers
• Competencies, skills & abilities: great oral and written communication skills, driven, methodical, and detail oriented, ability to work effectively in a team and individually, proficiency in problem solving

Salary and other compensation: the target pay rate for this position is between $88,550 – $110,000 annually. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: the company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, 8 days/hours of paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.