Job Title: Firmware Engineer Job Description We are a leader in specialized IoT products for the rail industry and are currently seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of all aspects of embedded software/firmware for locomotive and railcar IoT products. This is a full-time opportunity with the potential for part-time remote work once you become familiar with our products and team. Responsibilities + Design, develop, and test firmware for embedded systems and microcontrollers. + Package and send data over a cellular network to a website. + Manage data in an embedded operating system with constrained resources. + Write clean and maintainable code. + Work with GPS and WiFi technologies. Essential Skills + 2+ years of related work experience in designing, developing, and testing firmware for embedded systems and microcontrollers. + Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems, including experience with microcontrollers. + Experience with 32-bit and 8-bit architectures and SoC’s with WiFi and BLE connectivity. + Experience with 4G LTE IoT bands cellular and GPS receivers. + Experience with bare-metal, real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS) and embedded Linux. + Solid knowledge of wireless IoT protocols on multiple radios (BTLE5, LoRa, or similar) with a strong preference for Bluetooth Low Energy and internet interfaces such as UDP, TCP/IP, HTTP, and websockets. + Experience with data interchange between devices and the internet such as JSON APIs. + Experience with inertial sensors, data acquisition, and algorithms for motion detection. + Understanding of low-level functions with bootloaders, communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI, USB), and state machine design. + Understanding of remote firmware updates and build-to-build coordination. + Proficiency with version control software (SVN, Git, etc.). + Understanding of firmware build control, automated testing, and CI/CD (Ansible). + Solid knowledge of firmware power and performance tradeoffs, low-level component configuration, timing, hardware debugging, and security. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with FreeRTOS. + Knowledge of Bluetooth Low Energy and internet interfaces. + Proficiency with JSON APIs. + Familiarity with inertial sensors and motion detection algorithms. + Experience with version control software such as Git or SVN. Work Environment You will work onsite for the first 3 months, after which some hybrid flexibility may be offered. You will be part of a small team, working closely with 3 or 4 other team members day to day. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, involving a variety of interesting projects related to locomotives and railcars. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.