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Firmware EngineerActalent • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer

Actalent • Ottawa, ON, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Firmware Engineer

Location : Ottawa

Job Description

Join our innovative Base Team focused on low-level BSP development and board bring-up. Collaborate closely with FPGA and hardware teams, handling hardware interactions and low-level system integration. We seek a seasoned engineer with a strong command of embedded C and ARM-based systems.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage board bring-up processes.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware schematics.
  • Develop and integrate low-level systems software.
  • Work with communication protocols such as I²C, IPC, SPI, UART, and PCIe.
  • Lead complex board-level HW / SW debugging efforts.
  • Engage in hands-on work in the lab with hardware.

Essential Skills

  • 8+ years of experience in embedded or low-level systems software.
  • Expert-level C programming in Linux-based embedded environments.
  • Strong experience with low-level firmware and bootloader bring-up.
  • Advanced knowledge of hardware interfaces and buses (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Additional Assets

  • Experience with Debian-based Linux distributions.
  • Working knowledge of C++ and Python.
  • Shell scripting and automation skills.
  • BSP development and / or Yocto experience.
  • Experience with custom ASICs or FPGAs.
  • Experience in optical or telecommunications systems.
  • Work Environment

    This is a fully onsite position located in the Nepean region of Ottawa.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00 / hr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

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