What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Firmware Engineer position at Dexian DISYS?
Job Title: Sr Firmware Engineer
Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Onsite)
Position Type: Fulltime
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
A Senior Wireless Firmware Engineer develops firmware for hearing aids, focusing on wireless communication protocols. They bring clarity to under-defined tasks and deliver high-quality solutions. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and deep technical expertise to enhance product performance and reliability.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Firmware Development
- Understand and participate in establishing requirements
- Design and implement Wireless firmware
- Learn and understand Bluetooth Core standards
- Implement FW related to BLE or NFMI Radios
- Learn and debug issues related to the wireless subsystem
Verify functionality of the firmware using manual and/or automated approaches
- Design and document tests based on requirements to ensure good test coverage.
- Create unit tests, semi-automated test, and/or automated tests.
- Implement and deploy automated tests using languages such as Python or C.
- Follow up on failed tests and system level integration issues in a timely manner.
- Initiate and develop new test approaches and improve on existing test approaches.
Follow and improve established processes and initiate new processes
- Diligently follow development processes such as code reviews, creation of documentations, coding conventions, etc.
- Identify gaps in the existing processes and look for new opportunities to improve productivity.
- Enhance existing processes and initiate and lead the creation of new processes.
Mentor other engineers and help in the technical and professional growth of the team
- Coach and mentor team members.
- Conduct tutorials and create documents to share knowledge.
- Be a role model to newer or less experienced team members.
Coordinate projects
- Lead the creation of project plans and work estimates.
- In scrum projects, take on the product owner or the scrum master role.
- Proactively communicate and coordinate project activities with other teams.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields; or
- MSEE in related fields; or
- PhD in related fields
Experience
- 10 years of relevant experience (with BS); or
- 5 years of relevant experience (with MSEE); or
- 4 years of relevant experience (with PhD)
Knowledge / Technical Requirements
Domain knowledge of the following is required,
- Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless communication protocol standard
- Wired communication and related protocols.
- Embedded firmware development
- Firmware test methodologies and tools
- Knowledge of Over-the-air sniffers such as Ellisys
- Knowledge of languages such as C or assembly required
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as 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.
- Must be driven, methodical, and detail oriented.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
- Proficiency in problem solving.
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.