Intermediate/Senior Firmware Engineer

Ultra Electronics

  • Dartmouth, NS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!Ultra Maritime has an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Systems Engineer or Firmware Engineer to contribute to our Towed Array Sonar solutions. As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of Towed Array Sonar development including designing, coding, testing, and integrating firmware for embedded devices. The role would suit an electrical engineer with experience developing firmware for a complex product and a strong drive to deliver the correct solution that meets the user need.Nationality RequirementsCandidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.Job DescriptionThe firmware engineer is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and integrating Firmware components within custom-engineered systems. Specifically,Key Responsibilities:Firmware component level and detailed design.Firmware implementation and unit testing.Firmware integration, verification, and defect resolution.Contributing to Firmware design, test, maintenance, and release documentation.Contributing to a team effort within an Agile development environment.Conduct Verification Engineering activities to accomplish subsystem integration verification procedures up to whole product level acceptance test procedures.Required Skills:Degree in Computer Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent, and inter-personal skills.Experience developing and testing microcontroller firmware for 32-bit ARM Cortex-M devices.Knowledge & familiarity with Digital Logic design, Boolean algebra, and Finite State Machine design.Ability to write high quality design documentation and verification test procedures.Ability to translate design requirements from schematics, datasheets, and design concept documents into firmware implementations.Familiarity with laboratory instruments including oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supply, function generator, spectrum analyzer.Desired Skills:Experience with Linux operating systems; comfortable working on the command line.Experience with writing scripts in Python and Bash.Experience with developing firmware for FPGA devices in VHDL or Verilog.Experience with maintaining a product development backlog and a string drive to create the right thing based on stakeholder input and user stories.Knowledge and understanding of networked systems and network protocols such as TCP/IP, OSI protocol stack, and experience capturing and examining raw network packets.The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the companyThe candidate must be available to come into the office with a high degree of regularity due to the hands-on nature of the firmware development and testing.What does Ultra Maritime - Canada offer?Ultra Maritime – Canada offers a competitive wage and vacation package along with medical, vision and dental benefits. Additionally, we offer the following benefits for all employees:
  • 9-day fortnight, condense your two-week schedule from 10 days to 9 days and receive every other Friday off
  • Up to 5% RRSP matching after 3 months
  • Flexible work from home policies
  • Bonus scheme available to all employees
  • Purchase up to one week of additional vacation every year
  • Health and Dental, etc.
  • Military Leave Options
Diverse & Inclusive EmployerUltra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.What’s in it for you?We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please emailCompany: Ultra Maritime

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