Embedded Firmware Developer

Responsibilities

• You will design and develop the control and operating software for industrial wireless charger products.
• You will work with a small Scrum team of talented engineers in an open and informal environment.
• Together, you will bring the product to life.
• You will be taking care of release management activities like working with project teams to identify an appropriate build schedule and initiate the packaging and build process.
• Develop and present general releases, service packs, web products, and mobile application products.
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Your background

Mandatory Skills:

• You have at least five years of professional embedded development experience with embedded C projects.
• You have experience working with resource-constrained or embedded systems. Proficient in embedded firmware development and assembly programming for microcontrollers.
• Wireless protocol solution development using NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and above, and Wi-Fi.
• Artificial intelligence (AI/ML) Algorithms and Battery SOC | SOH
• Experience in industrial wireless charging solutions and battery management systems will be highly preferable.
• Experience in CAN/CAN open-stack integration and RAW databases
• Experience in embedded.NET driver integrations and web solution development
• Experience in designing plug-and-play, user-friendly GUI applications concerning UI/UX standards
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C and UART) and low-power embedded systems, e.g., ARM Core Processors
• Experience in standalone server applications and small databases like Cassandra or MongoDB,
• Experience in cloud-based application development, cloud services, cloud deployment, OTA, and device management
• Proven EE fundamentals and comfort with tackling new challenges with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in scripting languages, such as Python, is a plus.
• Proficient in modelling, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools for predictive algorithms. (e.g., Python, JMP, MATLAB)
• Team player, with great communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to make design trade-offs based on the information available promptly.

Additional Skills:

• You have at least an affinity for digital hardware and circuit theory; deep knowledge of power management, wireless charging systems, and battery management systems is most certainly a plus.
• You can work in multi-disciplinary, agile teams.
• You have proven experience in product design and development.
• You have good analytical and engineering skills.
• You are a clear verbal and written communicator in English and Dutch, which is a plus.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, hardware, and embedded systems.
• Proven experience in writing complex low-level drivers and embedded firmware
• Collaborates well with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Passionate about new technology brings up hardware and software dependencies.

Key Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronics and communications engineering or an equivalent skill level.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of professional experience.

Description

You will be developing and designing wireless power systems and will be expected to meet a high standard for analysis and manufacturing discipline and work with cross-functional teams to pass all specifications and requirements necessary to ship a product. You will also be responsible for:

•Embedded Embedded firmware and software development; plug-and-play user-friendly web and mobile utility development; Schematic and PCB layout review

• Define factory tests and test limits, and work with the factory and peers to perform failure analysis and corrective actions

• Write requirements, specifications, and test plans for both hardware and FW

• Guide the team in the development of necessary algorithms, state-transition diagrams and flowcharts, and analysis for each regime of operation

• Up to 25% on-site European travel is required.

    Requirement analysis

·         Acquisition support (Technical analysis)

·         Automotive ECU software development

·         Diagnostic (UDS) function development

·         Software testing

·         Technical collaboration with internal/external development parties

• Design, implement, and test production- grade core robotic software components possibly  including perception systems, motion planning systems, or command and control systems. • Design, implement, and test software integration components with other robotic platforms and  warehouse management systems 
• Design, implement, and test customer- specific software components 
• Develop testing frameworks and support testing for core software components • Develop logging and data analytics systems for deployments 
• Follow production- level code design and development processes including detailed  documentation, code reviews, and structured release processes

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving our clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We focus on three broad areas of digital services: User Experience (UI/UX, Commerce); Engineering (QE/Automation, Cloud, Product/Platform); and Data (Foundation, Analytics, and AI/ML), and have deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences.

Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

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Desired Candidate profile:

• 5+ years of Embedded/Linux SW Development relevant Experience in Embedded C++. 
• Expert knowledge in writing software for embedded Systems (Embedded C++ language).
• Experience on OTA would be an added advantage
• Work experience in software development on bare metal, RTOS or Internal Linux. 
• Work experience in developing firmware for 8/16/32 bit microcontrollers (ARM, RISC etc)
• Good understanding w.r.t usage of 1. RTOS like MQX. 
• Bootloader and software update concepts. 
• Communication protocols like TCP/IP,MQTT. 
• Socket programming in Linux environment. 
• Good knowledge on protocols like (RS485, SPI, I2C, ADCs, CAN, LIN) 
• Knowledge of Blue-tooth communication protocols for BLE 4.2/5.1. 
• Proficient in the use of embedded SW Development tool chain (Flash/ debug tool chain, IDE). 
• Version Control Systems –GIT 
• Should have detailed knowledge on microcontrollers/microprocessors 
• Experience in scripting languages like Shell / CAPL / Make/Python etc. 
• Experience in using tools like Logiscope / Function Generator / Oscilloscope, etc. 
• Good knowledge in reading schematics and datasheets. 
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be a self-starter. 
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated project team and independently 

Hands-on experience in Autosar methodologies and workflows.

• Sound understanding of embedded SW development using C on 32/64 bit microcontrollers.

• Experience in at least one of microcontroller architectures: Renesas RH family, Tricore or PowerPC architecture.

• Automotive Product Development Process knowledge (ASpice, ISO26262)

• Experience in one or more of Autosar BSW Modules stacks.

• Autosar based SWcs development in any domain of cluster, ADAS and IVI system.

• Com stack (FlexRay, CAN, LIN, Ethernet) / Memory Stack/ Diagnostic stack/ OS, Wdg, other services.

• Working knowledge on AUTOSAR ECU software architecture

• Understand the various features provided by AUTOSAR BSW modules and configure BSW modules in Davinci Configurator or similar tools

• Understand the AUTOSAR application (SW-C) configuration and the interaction of AUTOSAR applications (SW-C) with the underlying BSW modules

• Understand the functionality of RTE, mapping of application entities with BSW module parameters, OS scheduling concepts, ECU and BSW module state changes

• Understand the AUTOSAR methodology (ECU extract contents, import of ECU extract into configuration tool)

Understand the flow of the AUTOSAR software from application till the underlying driver.

Greetings from Utthunga Technologies!!!

Job Description:

• Ability to contribute as an independent developer
• Boot-Loader: Proficient in customization in u-boot for custom hardware
• Hands on experience with Cortex M series based architecture
• Linux Kernel: proficient in Linux device driver development and BSP development in YOCTO environment
• Programming language: Strong in C, particularly system software development
• Sound knowledge and experience of Linux OS and OS configurations
• Sound knowledge/ understanding on ARM architecture
• Strong Embedded Software background and Linux internals
• Experience of Designing and Architecture for Application and Middleware Development.