Lead, Firmware Engineering
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- Ottawa, ON
- $130,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded firmware for ORBCOMM’s proprietary products.
- Act as a hands-on contributor in firmware development, debugging, and system bring-up.
- Translate product and system requirements into technical roadmaps, task breakdowns, and execution plans.
- Drive high-quality code through design reviews, code reviews, and best practices.
- Oversee firmware integration, validation, and release to ensure reliability and performance.
- Guideimplementation and optimization of low-power algorithms.
- Lead complex system-level debugging, including field and customer issues.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of firmware engineers, including performance management and career development.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovation-driven engineering culture.
- Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and schedules to meet delivery commitments.
- Recruit, onboard, andretaintop firmware engineering talent.
- Provide technical coaching and support for junior and senior team members.
- Work closely with hardware, cloud, QA, operations, and product management teams to ensure successful product delivery.
- Contribute to system architecture and technology decisions across the organization.
- Communicate status, risks, and technical strategies to senior leadership.
- 8–12+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
- 2+ years of technical leadership or people management experience
- Expert-levelproficiencyin C programming
- Extensive experience with ARM-based microcontrollers
- Strong experience with real-time operating systems (e.g.,FreeRTOS) and bare-metal systems
- Deep knowledge of communication protocols: TCP/IP, UART/RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, BLE
- Strong experience with STM32 microcontrollers (or similar platforms)
- Proven ability to interpret hardware schematics and perform advanced debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
- Strong system-level thinking and architectural skills
- Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
- Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to support daily tasks and productivity.
- Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI literacy.
- Python for automation, test infrastructure, or engineering productivity
- Experience with connected/IoT products and high-availability systems
- Experience driving firmware processes, coding standards, and development frameworks
A career with ORBCOMM offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills and expand your expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment. Beyond being part of an exceptional team, we provide a competitive, locally relevant benefits package designed to support our employees around the world. Benefits vary by location and include health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement or savings programs, flexible work arrangements, insurance coverage, lifestyle perks, and access to employee discounts—helping you thrive both professionally and personally.The anticipated starting salary range for candidates expressing interest in this position in Ontario is CAD $130,000 – 150,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as location, technical experience, skills, certifications, etc.How We HireORBCOMM uses technology-enabled tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by people, as part of our human-led, tech-enabled culture.About UsAt ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations, and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors, including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change at !Ready to Join Us?We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! If you’re seeking a thrilling career opportunity in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the perfect fit for you.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.