Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Are you someone who excels in their area of expertise, do you have good attention to detail, are precise in their work? Do you enjoy designing, writing, and modifying firmware for embedded control applications using C computer language relating to New Product Development. Fluidra is seeking a Senior Firmware Embedded Engineer to join the Engineering team in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT WE OFFER

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!) with subsequent Fridays WFH
• Flexible vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
• Generous product discounts

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

The Senior Firmware Engineer writes firmware for New Product Development, and also provides Sustaining Engineering support to existing products. Additionally, you will:

• Designs, writes, and modifies firmware for embedded control applications using C/C++ computer language.
• Prepares all required product documentation.
• Provides support in addressing production and warranty issues concerning current products.
• Takes the technical lead in the redesign of existing products to meet revised requirements.
• Combines broad knowledge of design skills, engineering principles, manufacturing techniques, and analytical skills to address field problems and proposes corrective actions.
• Writes reports, conducts evaluations, and analyzes data.
• Responsible for following quality system procedures.  Assists in procedure development when required.  Ensures product quality and take appropriate action when non-conformances are identified.  Keeps accurate records as required.
• Provides support to Production.

WHAT WE SEEK

• 5+ Years Experience in the design and maintenance of embedded control firmware.  Prefer experience and involvement in all facets and phases of product development from inception to production, and obsolescence.
• Able to work on site in our Carlsbad office.
• Embedded development and debugging experience:
  • Define FW architecture and system requirements
  • Bootloader
  • Reading / writing bash and batch scripts
  • Developing and maintaining board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems
  • Familiarity with open-source license application and management
• Working in Windows and Linux environments
• Experience in writing and debugging multi-threaded applications
• Understanding of real time systems, XML, file systems, networking, multi-threaded applications, graphics, user Interface design, encryption, hashing, checksum, and CRCs
• Proficient in modern C++, algorithms, data structures, multi-threading, real-time operating systems, performance analysis
• Software security, access authentication and authorization methods
• Networks, TCP/IP, router configuration
• Experience in the design and manufacture of electronic assemblies and their application to consumer products.
• Ability to use sophisticated electronic test equipment.
• Ability to use office and technical software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, colleagues, management, and vendors.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment.
• As a key member of the Electronics Engineering Team, the Senior Firmware Engineer may be required to travel periodically. The travel requirement will be determined by the activities of the projects.

NICE TO HAVE

• Embedded Linux development and debugging experience:
  • Qt UI development for embedded Linux and/or Android apps.
  • Kernel and device drivers (SPI, PCIe, UART, etc.)
  • Device trees
  • Build tools: Yocto, (Buildroot, GNU, etc.)
  • Applying patches to and debugging the Linux kernel
  • Python, and C-derivative languages,

• Familiarity with AWS IoT Greengrass and associated AWS Services is a big plus.
• Experience with the following components and systems:
  • Multicore Processors and SOMs (iMX8, TI AM62x Sitara, SnapDragon, etc)
  • Micro-controllers (preferably ARM, AVR, 8051 and PIC microprocessors) and their associated development tools (IDE, compiler, assembler, etc.). 
  • Familiarity with Assembly language.
  • serial communications (RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.)
  • sensors and transducers (temperature, pressure, etc.)
  • keypads (membrane, discrete, matrices, etc.)
  • analog-to-digital conversion
  • displays (LED, LCD, VFD, 7-segment, alphanumeric, graphical)
  • peripheral drivers (indicators, relays, triacs, etc.)
  • power supplies and batteries

EDUCATION

• B.S. in Computer, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA? 

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Del® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristics.

Expected salary range is $130,000 - $150,000. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.

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