Contract Senior Firmware Engineer
Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.
Simplexity promotes an inclusive work environment with equitable opportunities for all employees. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation as ideas are shared across multidisciplinary platforms where diverse perspectives are always welcome. Simplexity has a firm belief that when individual parts are brought together, connected, and allowed to interact, an even better system with its own properties and processes emerges.
As a Contract Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
- Write embedded firmware for Simplexity's client
- On-site presence at Simplexity's client site in Bellevue, WA at least 2 days per week
- Work effectively in a team setting and collaborate openly with other engineers
- Work through the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, and verification
- Design and execute acceptance criteria
- Interface with the customer and write succinct and clear status reports
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited four-year university
- 8+ years of applicable experience
- High level of proficiency in C or C++ programming
- Experience with:
- Scripting language experience in Python
- Use of an embedded RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, Integrity, uC/OS, etc.)
- Embedded processors, preferably Nordic MCUs (nRF52, nRF53, etc) and also ARM
- Experience with the Zephyr OS platform
- RF experience
- Peripheral buses (I2C, SPI, Serial, PCI)
- Device IO (Serial, USB, Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)
- Analog and digital sensors
- Ability to quickly learn existing customer code base and new technical skills
- Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Have a command of software engineering fundamentals and modern SW development processes
- Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
- Ethical and honest in every part of the job
PLUSES TO HAVE
- Robotics experience.
- Firmware development for medical, molecular diagnostic or IVD devices.
- Feedback control systems
- Understanding of PCBA design concepts
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA, BitBucket)
Two type of contractor roles will be considered:
1. 1099 contractors (have your own registered consulting/contracting business)
- Hourly rate $100 - $130/hr, depending on experience
- No benefits, holidays, or paid time off (PTO) included
- Hourly rate $75 - $95/hr, depending on experience
- Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
- 401(k) plan with company match after 1,000 hours of service
- Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
- No holidays or PTO
- Paid Sick Time eligible on the 90th day of employment, accruing 1 hour for each 40 hours worked
No recruiters please.
Job location is in Bellevue, Washington.
Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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