Embedded Firmware Engineer

Maximum Controls Llc

Fountain Valley, CA

$80,000 to $125,000 Yearly
Medical , Dental
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance

We are a fast-paced, growing design and manufacturer of gate operators and security product systems located in Orange County, CA. We are looking to hire a full time experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer that is capable of developing
Microcontroller based products for various embedded applications for gate operator and access control industry.

Job Description:

Job duties include but are not limited to; designing firmware for new product, prototype, test and implement to production.
Develop firmware from concept through integration, test, and release of various
advanced cellular / cloud-based access control products that are app controlled.
Develop & maintain real-time embedded software that implements control and safety
management of motors used in gate operator application.
Develop automated tests to ensure high-quality software releases and accurate
functionality.
Architect a robust code base that allows efficient scaling and reusability across many
products.
Troubleshoot firmware problems to find root-cause and propose improvements for
existing applications.
Work with technicians, engineering, and consultant staff as needed.

Requirements:

Strongly skilled with Real Time C programing firmware development, troubleshooting
and debugging.
Excellent understanding of electronics and schematics, proficient with use of lab
equipment.
In-depth Knowledge of advanced embedded Microcontrollers 8, 16 32 bit (i.e.
Microchip, Atmel, Freescale).
DC Motor control drive design experience
Minimum 3 years of embedded firmware development experience.
Associate, Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering OR Computer Science

Preferred but not required:

Microchip (PIC24 & dsPIC33) microcontrollers
Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, UART, I2C, SPI, USB, TMR, PWM, CMP, CAP, ADC, DAC
Experience in sensors and digital signal handling
Strong fundamentals of DC brushed & brushless motors and drive systems (i.e. PI for motor control)
Experience with MPLAB X Studio and tools (JTAG programmer, debugger) and Atmel Studio (ATmega)

The ideal candidate will: