Firmware Engineer - St. Louis, MO

Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Corporate Overview:Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.Division Overview:Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.Position Overview:The Firmware Engineer provides technical excellence in developing firmware associated with high volume electronic products associated with the AMI industry. Participate in the development of project plans including the review and evaluation of code and other deliverables produced by the team. Participate in product deployment and provide assistance in resolving customer technical support issues. Function as technical expert when required.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the establishment of product and system use case and requirements with other departments in the organization.
• Develop firmware functional specifications and requirements documentation for new products.
• Develop project plans including cost estimates and schedules for firmware development tasks.
• Develop firmware and associated unit and integration test methods to ensure system meets requirements.
• Create, present, and publish test reports.
• Lead and participate in product development technical reviews.
• Ensure designs exceed requirements of governing agencies (e.g., FCC, FM, U/L, ANSI, etc.). Participate in verification testing required to allow listing with these agencies, where applicable.
• Participate in development and maintenance of structured firmware processes.
• Analyze and resolve field problems. Perform root cause analysis and determine effective preventive action(s).
• Guide and mentor junior engineers through proper firmware design processes for high reliability firmware.
• Supervise and support the work and tasks of other engineers on project teams.Education, Skills And Experience:
  • Minimum of 5+ years' relevant experience and a BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • Experience in analysis, design, coding, and testing C/C++ code for embedded systems.
  • 3 years' experience leading a development effort
  • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
  • Strong understanding of hardware interfaces.
  • Advanced debugging/troubleshooting techniques.
  • Working knowledge of source code control and defect tracking systems.
  • Well versed in static source code analysis tools/methods.
  • Experience in developing design documentation (requirements, flowcharts, data flow diagrams, state transition diagrams, etc.)
  • Work equally well independently and at the direction of others.
  • Good written, visual, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Preferred:
    • Advanced Engineering Degree
    • Experience with ARM and/or PIC microprocessors
    • Competent user of Visio or other flowcharting tools
    • Electronic communication systems background
    • Experience with networking protocols
    • Experience working with RF systems
    • Experience in the utility industryHubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

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