Freelance Embedded Firmware Engineer Jobs in Vermont

Join OnLogic as a Firmware Engineer and contribute to the development and sustaining of our industrial computing products. This dynamic role involves firmware and software coding across various CPU, SoC, and microcontroller architectures, specifically targeting a range of motherboards and expansion cards. Your work will include ARM firmware, ARM device drivers, custom x86 UEFI/BIOS, and microcontroller firmware.

You will be involved in the complete product lifecycle-from initial concept and development to prototype builds, validation, and volume production. We are a fast-growing company seeking a dedicated team member to help us continue to "Make It Possible."

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and the benefits of a strong workplace community. Therefore, this role requires an onsite presence at our office in either South Burlington, VT, or Cary, NC. Candidates who can comfortably commute or relocate are encouraged to apply.

• Working with the product definition and design teams to identify and document firmware requirements and specifications.
• Performing firmware and software development targeting ARM SoCs and various MCUs.
• Guiding specific firmware and software development efforts.
• Porting and developing Linux device drivers for our ARM products.
• Supporting x86 UEFI customizations.
• Collaborating with external parties in the development of firmware.
• Working with manufacturing to build prototypes for evaluation.
• Validating the function of firmware and drivers on prototypes.
• Actively participating in the continuous improvement of the company's development processes.
• Supporting the product certification process by managing technical documentation and resolving compliance-related issues.
• Supporting product sustainability and customer requirements for SW/FW-related issues.
• Tracking issues and assisting with severity assessments, facilitating resolutions, and managing appropriate documentation.
• Remaining aware of end-customer impacts and ramifications to the usability experience.

Our Engineering team creates cutting-edge industrial computers by finding innovative solutions on a daily basis. The team's success relies on collaboration, creative thinking, and a commitment to being at the forefront of technology. Roles on our Engineering team include Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Applications, Sustaining, and Regulatory.

Learn more about Life at OnLogic: https://www.onlogic.com/about/careers/life-at-onlogic/

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• Experience leading targeted software / firmware design efforts
• 3+ years of firmware development experience, preferably with ARM SoCs in the industrial PC industry.
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, firmware, and product testing.
• Experience in embedded firmware and debugging using JTAG-based debuggers and logic analyzers.
• Strong background in software design with C and Assembly.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and the standard software development process.
• Understanding of ARM or MCU architectures, firmware, and Linux.
• Experience with ARM64 SoCs, including their architecture and operation, is desirable.
• Experience with device trees in an ARM environment is preferred.
• Engineering aptitude for electronic/electrical systems.
• Ability to understand schematics for software/hardware integration.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

A self-motivated professional who can work independently and take action proactively. You work best in a high-energy, fast-growing industrial computer environment. You enjoy solving problems, possess a desire to learn, and have experience with the design of x86 or ARM-based motherboards, ideally for industrial applications.

OnLogic employees have the opportunity to shape our future and drive impactful change. We design and manufacture specialized computers and hardware solutions for companies all over the world, helping them to make the seemingly impossible possible. Our computers are designed to work where others fail, and it's our vision to be the first choice in industrial computing. To make that vision a reality, we've built a team of ambitious problem solvers, guided by the company's core values of Open, Fair, Innovative, and Independent. We have an open office, open salaries, and strive to be fair and transparent in our decision making. We encourage input and feedback from every member of our team and look to improve ourselves and our business every single day.

Diversity is an essential element of our core values. Not just respecting, but actively embracing a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and opinions, helps us foster innovation, enhances our problem-solving capabilities, and promotes learning and engagement among the members of our team. We strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace for all employees. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or bias based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

To learn more about our values, our mission and what it's like to work at OnLogic, visit www.onlogic.com/careers.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000. We determine final compensation based on discussions with applicants and their experience in similar roles.

• A competitive salary based upon your experience and the requirements of the role
• A comprehensive Benefits package
• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
• An Annual Profit Share Bonus 
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, and Short & Long Term Disability
• Opportunity to Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• A personal development plan created to help you (and us) grow