Principal Firmware Engineer

Principal Firmware Engineer for this Melbourne role...C++

We are recruiting an experienced Principal Firmware Engineer for this Melbourne role.
This role is responsible for the design and development of firmware associated with on-going product maintenance. The seniority and compensation for the role is negotiable depending on the experience level of the candidate.
Major Responsibilities:

• Design, Develop and Test firmware in compliance with the applicable sections of the Quality Management System.
• Investigate and analyse firmware related issues.
• Write and contribute to technical documentation.
• Maintain & configure development test environments.
• Provide technical leadership for teams of 1 to 3 Firmware Engineers.
• Provide detailed effort estimates for firmware design implementation.
• Provide feedback through development reviews.
• Provide firmware support consultancy to other teams.

Essential Experience:

• Expert level experience and working knowledge of C++.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering commercial projects.
• Expertise in debugging, profiling, and analysing firmware.
• Experience of developing with a microcontroller RTOS E.g. FreeRTOS, ChibiOS and ThreadX.
• Good understanding of electronic components and the ability to trace schematics to firmware designs.
• Ability to develop firmware independently while collaborating as part of a larger team.
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience developing firmware to IEC-62304 medical standards.
• Experience of developing for the STM32 range of microcontrollers.
• Experience developing firmware for real time control of motors, pumps, and other mechanical components.