Firmware Engineer I

Neptune Technology Group Inc.

Tallassee, AL

Job description

Position Summary

The Firmware Engineer I is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new
products as well as engineering support for existing products. This individual performs product
design and works as a team member with R&E, Marketing, and Manufacturing for new products
while complying with project schedules and budgets.

Key Qualifications:

Excellent C/C++ programming skills with experience in embedded system design and

development

Experience in debugging embedded systems
Experience with embedded firmware development tools such oscilloscopes, spectrum

analyzers, DC power analyzers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers

Experience with designing and developing RF products for public and proprietary networks
Experience with ARM Cortex-A7/A8/A9 processors
Experience with ARM Cortex-M3/M4/M33, 8051, and MSP430 microcontrollers
Experience with Keil, IAR or equivalent IDEs/compilers
Knowledge of wireless communication techniques and associated protocols such as

LoRaWAN, Bluetooth Smart (BLE), cellular communication (LTE)

Familiarity with low power design practices for battery powered devices
Familiarity with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C
Familiarity with security-related aspects and best practices associated with embedded

system development including cryptographic algorithms, authentication protocols, secure
boot, ARM TrustZone, etc.

Ability to read and understand hardware schematics
Experience with JIRA or other issue tracking software
Experience with TeamCity or other continuous integration platforms
Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum/XP)
Experience with unit testing and unit testing frameworks/tools such as CppUTest and Unity
Excellent documentation practices and communication skills
Commitment to maintaining project schedules and delivering tasks on time

Preferred Qualifications:

Embedded Linux and Yocto experience
Linux/Unix shell scripting (SH, BASH, etc.)
Python 3
Docker
Knowledge of networking connectivity protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, MQTT
Experience with agency certifications such FCC, Industry Canada, and cellular carrier

certifications

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or

Computer Engineering

Experience:

0-2 years in Engineering product design and development or 0-1 years with a

Master of Science degree.

0-2 years of embedded C programming

Travel:

Up to 10%

Location: Duluth, Georgia or Tallassee, Alabama

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