Firmware Engineer

About Camlin

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of now, Camlin operates in over 20 countries worldwide.

Role Description

The Mid-Level Firmware Engineer in the Real-Time Applications unit is a key contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge solutions using DSP and Microcontroller technologies.

Role Responsibilities

·Design and implement real-time systems, including DSP algorithms and Microcontroller firmware, tailored to project requirements.

·Ensure firmware meets strict real-time performance constraints, focusing on latency, throughput, and efficient use of system resources (e.g. memory, processing power).

·Lead efforts in hardware/software integration to ensure seamless operation of real-time solutions.

·Optimize the performance and efficiency of signal processing algorithms and embedded systems.

·Conduct code reviews, design evaluations, and testing to uphold high-quality standards.

·Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in real-time systems, ensuring reliability and robustness.

·Debug hardware and software issues, getting to the root cause of the issue.

·Propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.

·Design high quality systems which comply with regulatory standards.

·Stay abreast of advancements in DSP and Microcontroller technologies to introduce innovative approaches to system design.

·Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of workflows, tools, and methodologies. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.

Essential Criteria

·Proven professional experience in the design, simulation, implementation, verification and validation of digital circuits on DSP devices and Microcontroller.

·Proven experience in programming in C++ and C languages.

·Good knowledge of theory of Real Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

·Knowledge of theory and design of complex digital electronic circuits and digital signal processing algorithms (FFT, digital filters, re-sampling, etc.).

·Strong analytical and problem-solving attitude.

·Experience in the use of laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generators).

·Experience with peripheral standards and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII, etc.).

·Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python).

·Proficiency in source code revision control, especially GIT.

·Knowledge of agile methodologies.

·Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Criteria

·Good knowledge of SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture.

·Good Knowledge of build systems (CMake).

·Proficiency with gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory.

·Experience with application layer protocols, such as DNP, 1588, MQTT, and more.

·Knowledge of electronic components and PCB reworking.

·Experience with TCL scripting.

Desirable Criteria

·Good knowledge of SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture.

·Good Knowledge of build systems (CMake).

·Proficiency with gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory.

·Experience with application layer protocols, such as DNP, 1588, MQTT, and more.

·Knowledge of electronic components and PCB reworking.

·Experience with TCL scripting.

·Familiarity with FPGA technology.

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes
• On-site parking
• Hybrid Working
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Wellness programmes

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.