Firmware Development Engineer

Job Title: Firmware Development Engineer

Job Location: Trimble – Chennai

Experience Required: 1-2 years of Experience in Embedded Firmware Development. 

Job Summary: 

The Firmware Development Engineer (FDE) is a key member of Trimble OSG Firmware Engineering team. This member shall own, develop and execute Embedded Application Firmware features, modules and functions in our existing IoT Firmware Platform. 

The FDE is involved right from when an OEM Pilot / Prototype Program is initiated. The FDE is explained with the customer requirements, features and functions to be developed by the Lead Firmware Engineer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, unit test, debug embedded system firmware applications that are deployed on Trimble IoT Telematics boxes

  
  

• Developing scripts to read and interpret CAN vehicle data

  
  

• Analyze and Reverse engineer vehicle CAN and and machine data

  
  

• Develop Firmware/Software according to Trimble IoT Telematics Platform and standard. 

  
  

• Capable of understanding and contributing to the technical solution from design through to code level

  
  

• Maintain high standards of software quality within the Firmware team by following World class standard, good practices and habits

  
  

• Collaborate with other Firmware Engineers, Backend Software Engineers and architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain embedded applications

  
  

• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans

  
  

• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of firmware

  
  

• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards

  
  

• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code

  
  

• Interface with Hardware design and development. 

  
  

• Review and improve on existing systems, making use of new technologies and methodologies to seek continual improvement for existing systems

  
  

• Collaborating with internal cross functional teams, end users, and third party contacts to design, develop, document and maintain firmware deliverables for various projects

  
  

• Establish and maintain working relationships with technical, testing and hardware team members across the technology organization

  
  

• Create functional specifications and detailed design documents from datasheet

  
  

• Provide Post Production support. 

  
  

Essentials

• Excellent experience in CAN J1939 Protocols and Sensing Digital/Analog data from Machines or vehicles. 

  
  

• Very strong in C programming in an embedded environment and C++ Platform. Strong software/firmware development experience and knowledge in coding design (Write high-performance, space optimized, and reusable C code ; Experience with C code optimization for space and speed)

  
  

• Knowledgeable in Assembly programming in an embedded environment.

  
  

• Excellent ability to review code and design of other team members and provide tangible inputs

  
  

• The candidate must have good problem solving and strong debugging skills in low-level embedded subsystems(hands on with platform specific debuggers)

  
  

• Expertise in 8/16/32-Bit Microcontrollers/Processors

  
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously using time management and efficient delegation strategies.

  
  

• Can coordinate tasks according to predefined deadlines in a multi stakeholder environment

  
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required to interface effectively with all levels of personnel and external contacts

  
  

• Demonstrating technical knowledge and decision making capability with rational and pragmatic approach

  
  

• Ability to effectively convey development methodologies and plans to stakeholders

  
  

• Must be fluent in English language to communicate with peers in Trimble Americas, EMEA & APAC Region.