Senior Firmware Engineer

DescriptionKickr Design is looking for an exceptionally talented, driven and detail oriented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a passion for new product development in a variety of industries (Medical,  IoT, wireless communication, robotics, industrial and many more), is capable of juggling multiple projects at one time while maintaining excellent organization and can demonstrate an ability to quickly and creatively solve problems. The position also requires an individual that owns hisher projects, works well in teams and interacts with clients. You will be working closely with Designers, Engineers, Customers and Vendors to make sure that all projects are on-schedule and run as smoothly as possible.The ideal candidate will be excited to contribute to a positive motivating work environment while helping to support the team and continue to grow our very strong design and engineering team. They will have worked in multiple industries as an engineer and have a strong breadth of knowledge in both embedded systemsfirmware development to breadboarding and collaborating with EE teams on custom PCB bring up. This role will focus on contributing to our new product development projects, medical projects, and have the ability to advise our customers on efficient and effective approaches in these areas. Innovation mindset and situational awareness are key. Knowledge of the med device industry is a plus. As a Senior Firmware Engineer you will be providing technical leadership on projects (Firmware architectureimplementation and teamcustomer guidance), participating in technical reviews on projects, working to help ensure project success, and contributing on all aspects of the Firmware design from architecture to implementation, prototyping, testing and manufacturing.  You will manage your electrical projects from concept through manufacturing, participate in brainstorms, collaborate with team members, and help coordinate on time deliveries. In some cases you will work directly with clients to develop a shared understanding of expectations, scope, and budget to ensure we can deliver exactly what they are looking for. This position requires both technical and customer-facing communication skills.Kickr Design is the south-east's fastest growing product development and engineering firm. With over 20 engineers, a full prototype shop and strong manufacturing capabilities we build products from medical and automation to consumer goods and process equipment. We are located conveniently in West Mid-town and are a high-energy and motivated team looking for our next star player! We are excited for your application and are looking forward to you joining us. Contact us today!RequirementsBachelor's degree (or higher)10+ years in microcontroller firmware programmingExcellent communication skills developed through experience working directly with clients and engineering teamsStrong experience in CC++ software development, especially in embedded systemsStrong experience with software debugging techniques and instrumentation, GDB, Valgrind, etc.Strong understanding of Yocto, bitbake to build embedded Linux systemsStrong understanding of Linux system configuration, package management, BSP, image generationStrong understanding of inter-process communicationExperience configuring and deploying Linux in a production environmentExperience writing and debugging microcontroller firmware, e.g. NXP Kinetis, STM32, Microchip PICdsPICExperience developing real-time control systemsExperience with embedded GUI development, Qt QML preferredExperience working in multidisciplinary team and using Github for source controlFamiliarity Python andor Matlab preferredFamiliarity with Mender or other IOT tools for remote device management and deploying OTA updatesFamiliarity with NXP i.MX 6, STM 32, and Nordic chipset application processors preferredFamiliarity with real-time computer vision techniques and multithreadingUnderstanding of I2C, UART, SPI, MIPI CSI-2 preferredUnderstanding of networking principlesCircuit board prototyping, assembly and testingKnowledge of IEC62304 or experience in a highly regulated industry preferredKnowledge of schematic design and component selectionKnowledge of PCB DesignSoftware experience is a plusKickr Design is looking for Engineers who can deliver on the following:High EQ and excellent situational awarenessConceptualization, Architecture and implementationStrong creative problem solving solutions tailored to client needsAbility to deeply understand clientuser needs and propose efficient and effective solutions to help solve themDocument and communicate progress with team and customers, maintain project schedules and timelinesDevelop positive working relationships with vendors and clientsPrioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentMedical experience are a plusBenefitsPlatinum health insurance including dental and vision at no cost to you401KKickr pays ~40% of cost to have dependents on Kickr provided insuranceFlexible work scheduleExcellent location in Atlanta's Upper WestsideFree t-shirt!At Kickr Design, we are proud of the company culture we have developed over the past few years by hiring awesome people. Engineers that work here can expect to experience the following on the job:Around-the-clock access to fully equipped prototyping studio for limitless experimentationVariety in project size, type, and industryFlexible working hours and schedulingCreative, collaborative, multidisciplinary teams led by engineersCutting-edge technologies and research projectsRelaxed work environment where fun is encouraged

Created: 2025-01-28