Senior Firmware Engineer

OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.

OTTO’s opportunity:

Our Senior Firmware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of electronic circuitry and software for communications products and accessories. Hands-on design and debug of analog and digital audio circuits. Firmware design for microprocessor-controlled designs is a key requirement. Position includes concept through production design as well as technical support and modifications of existing products.

Note: The Senior Firmware Engineer opportunity has the option to work at either our corporate headquarters in Carpentersville or at our Chicago-based location.

Specifically, the Senior Firmware Engineer will:

  • Design, prototype, and evaluate the performance of analog and digital circuit to meet customer and/or internal specifications
  • Design, develop, and document firmware for microprocessor-controlled designs
  • Specify and select electronic components
  • Contribute to cost and schedule estimates for customer RFQs
  • Generate schematics, Bill-of-Materials (BOMs) and provide PCB layout guidance
  • Provide technical support toward resolution of field and production issues
  • Define product test requirements
  • Collaborate and coordinate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Sales teams
  • Maintain schematics, BOM’s, ECN’s, drawings, layouts
  • Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What you’ll need to bring to the table:

  • 10+ years Embedded Software Engineering experience including architecting product platforms as well as hands-on coding in the area of Consumer Electronic Product Development
  • BSCS or BSEE - M.S. in computer science or electrical engineering is a plus
  • Strong Embedded C and C++ skills
  • Understanding of Electrical Hardware including ability to read schematics, evaluate hardware-software tradeoffs, and write minimal code to resurrect early hardware
  • Experience with ST and Microchip Microprocessors and associated development tools
  • Experience in all phases of software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
  • Experience using Revision Control and Bug Tracking Tools
  • Experience implementing Agile/Scrum software development cycles
  • Experience designing Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Experience designing Audio Signal Processing Algorithms is a plus
  • Experience implementing Bluetooth and other wireless protocols is a plus
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Focus on quality and attention to detail
  • Excellent resourcefulness and debugging skills

OTTO’s Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Life Insurance Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Company Picnic
  • Holiday Party
  • AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities,

please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.