Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Senior Firmware EngineerLocation: Carpentersville, IL OnsiteJob type and Duration: Direct HirePay rate: 80-120kThe Senior Firmware Engineers are responsible for the design and development of electronic circuitry and software for communications products and accessories. Hands-on design and debugging of analog and digital audio circuits. Firmware design for microprocessor-controlled designs is a key requirement. Position includes concept through production design as well as technical support and modifications of existing products.Specifically, the senior Firmware Engineer will:

• Design, prototype, and evaluate the performance of analog and digital circuits to meet customer and/or internal specifications
• Design, develop, and document firmware for microprocessor-controlled designs
• Specify and select electronic components
• Contribute to cost and schedule estimates for customer RFQs
• Generate schematics, Bill-of-Materials (BOMs), and provide PCB layout guidance
• Provide technical support toward the resolution of field and production issues
• Define product test requirements
• Collaborate and coordinate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Sales teams
• Maintain schematics, BOM's, ECN's, drawings, layouts
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

• 10+ years of Embedded Software Engineering experience including architecting product platforms as well as hands-on coding in the area of Consumer Electronic Product Development
• BSCS or BSEE - M.S. in computer science or electrical engineering is a plus
• Strong Embedded C and C skills
• Understanding of Electrical Hardware including the ability to read schematics, evaluate hardware-software tradeoffs, and write minimal code to resurrect early hardware
• Experience with ST and Microchip Microprocessors and associated development tools
• Experience in all phases of software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
• Experience using Revision Control and Bug Tracking Tools
• Experience implementing Agile/Scrum software development cycles
• Experience designing Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience designing Audio Signal Processing Algorithms is a plus
• Experience implementing Bluetooth and other wireless protocols is a plus
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Focus on quality and attention to detail
• Excellent resourcefulness and debugging skills

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company Picnic
• Holiday Party