As a Firmware Engineer, you will develop and maintain embedded C software for ARM microprocessors, design hardware, and collaborate on projects from inception to launch.
Overview
Based onsite in our Chicago office, you will contribute to both the electrical hardware and software engineering on new electronic product development across a variety of SRAM brands and product categories.
Responsibilities
- Build, deploy, and maintain software / firmware over full product lifecycle. Contribute to device-side embedded C running on ARM microprocessors. Develop device driver and application library code for use across SRAM AXS designs.
- Collaborate with peers across multiple project teams to coordinate and optimize code for various use cases with broad reuse.
- Design, layout, and verifiy mixed signal hardware designs, including microprocessors, serial communications, sensors, electromechanical systems, motor drivers, RF transceivers, and antenna systems. Optimize architectures for low-power battery operation.
- Design, build, and test prototype printed circuit boards. Work closely with vendors on PCB stackup design and PCBA design for manufacturability.
- Author design documentation. Write well designed, testable code. Conduct and contribute to hardware design and code reviews.
- Support projects from inception through launch within a global team setting. Work closely with team leaders and product managers to understand and refine product concepts. Collaborate with mechanical, embedded software, test, and manufacturing engineers to develop jointly optimized designs.
- Own, estimate, and track progress for tasks through all stages of a project to meet desired performance, cost, and time-to-market goals.
Qualifications
- Build, deploy, and maintain software / firmware over full product lifecycle. Contribute to device-side embedded C running on ARM microprocessors. Develop device driver and application library code for use across SRAM AXS designs.
- Collaborate with peers across multiple project teams to coordinate and optimize code for various use cases with broad reuse.
- Design, layout, and verify mixed signal hardware designs, including microprocessors, serial communications, sensors, electromechanical systems, motor drivers, RF transceivers, and antenna systems. Optimize architectures for low-power battery operation.
- Design, build, and test prototype printed circuit boards. Work closely with vendors on PCB stackup design and PCBA design for manufacturability.
- Author design documentation. Write well designed, testable code. Conduct and contribute to hardware design and code reviews.
- Support projects from inception through launch within a global team setting. Work closely with team leaders and product managers to understand and refine product concepts. Collaborate with mechanical, embedded software, test, and manufacturing engineers to develop jointly optimized designs.
- Own, estimate, and track progress for tasks through all stages of a project to meet desired performance, cost, and time-to-market goals.
- We know that SRAM's success is due to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our team members around the world. We offer a variety of supportive benefits to attract, develop, and engage team members while achieving SRAM's vision for the future. Please refer to our employee benefits Guide for further information. The salary range is $95,000 USD + up to 45% based on skills and experience level. This position is eligible for an annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance.
About SRAM
SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Top Skills
Arm Microprocessors
Embedded C
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