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Join to apply for the Senior Firmware Engineer role at RBR Reports to: Firmware & Systems Manager Role status: Existing role About RBR: Making waves since 1973 At RBR, weve been designing cuttingedge instruments to measure our blue planet for over 50 years. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the oceans deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey. At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From Friday lunches to social events, were a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us? Apply below! About the role Join our talented R&D team as a Senior Firmware Engineer and help shape the future of oceanographic research! At RBR, youll work with experts across firmware, systems, electronics, mechanical, software, and sensor engineeringall while contributing to cuttingedge oceanographic instruments. Were looking for a proactive problem solver who takes ownership, delivers topnotch firmware, and thrives in a fastpaced, innovative environment. If you love creating solutions that empower oceanographers worldwide and enjoy learning and exploring new technologies, we want to hear from you! What youll do Define and support the design and development of embedded firmware applications, and will be involved in system architecture decisions and firmware design methodologies Implement and ensure best practices in software development methodologies across the teams Implement and maintain software versioning and revision control Evaluate and balance tradeoffs in system design to meet diverse requirements Take ownership of your projects from concept to deployment, ensuring they stay on schedule Translate design specifications into system designs and implementations, actively leading design and code reviews Share your expertise to enhance software architecture and feature design Work proactively with hardware and software teams to translate requirements into working designs and contribute to improvements in systemlevel architecture Contribute to the conceptual development of innovative products and projects Stay uptodate on industry developments in software engineering technologies, processes, and disciplines Help drive a highperforming and continuous learning culture What you bring Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field Preferred 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 7 years in firmware development, with proficiency in the following areas: Software development in both C and C++ Troubleshooting and debugging using JTAG tools, IDE, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes Knowledge of communication protocols such as RS232, SPI, I2C, I3C, USB, and Bluetooth Experience with embedded systems test methodologies, continuous integration, and quality management principles Handson experience with lowpower microcontrollers (STM32/ARM preferred) Proficiency with RealTime Operating Systems (RTOS, e.g., Zephyr) Ability to read, comprehend, and annotate electronic schematics, including digital, mixedsignal, and analog devices Experience working in an Agile development process; familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools would be an asset Strong organizational skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team Adaptability to work in an interruptdriven environment, managing multiple projects, and shifting priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Nice to have Knowledge of signalprocessing algorithms Experience in Embedded Linux development Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting Familiarity with containerized development environments Experience with Hardwareintheloop (HIL) testing Interest in and knowledge of emerging embedded technologies (platforms, languages) Knows which end of a soldering iron is the hot one :) Can wield a screwdriver Current perks at RBR 20 days of vacation, plus a companywide holiday shutdown and paid sick days Benefits from day 1 & RRSP contribution matching Annual fitness reimbursement program Monthly Friday lunches (on us)! Team events and social activities Collaborative, supportive work environment Direct impact on climate science and ocean research At RBR, we celebrate and support diversity in our workplace. As an equalopportunity employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to find the most talented person for each role. Accommodations are available upon request at every stage of the selection process. AI statement: At RBR, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during parts of our hiring process. These tools may be used to support notetaking, scheduling, and/or organizing candidate information. Final hiring decisions are made by our people. 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