Principal Firmware Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

As a Principal Firmware Engineer, you’ll contribute in design, development and testing of the IoT tracking devices. You will work with Firmware and Software Engineers to learn about the device specifications in order to do the module and system level architecture and development.

Key Accountabilities

• Translate system requirements into design specification. Develop firmware applications within constraints of small, low-power systems operating in a challenging environment
• Develop tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) or Cellular IoT networks
• Participate in technical reviews for design and implementation for deployment and support processes.
• Develop a test-plan to verify the firmware and end-to-end connectivity of the prototype devices

Skills and Knowledge

• Creative, motivated, driven and eager to learn - excellent work ethic and passion to succeed​
• Excellent communications and cross-functional skills 
• Background in Systems Programming, Operating Systems, FreeRTOS, mbed
• Familiarity with IoT Protocols – MQTT, COAP, AWS IoT
• Familiarity with Python
• Experience with Wi-Fi, BLE, and Cellular IoT solutions
• Experience in developing embedded devices, sensors, or control systems.
• Experience in working with ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Experience in developing drivers for sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, temperature sensors, GPS, etc.
• Exposure to web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, nodel.js, REST APIs, and tools like curl and postman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science 

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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