Embedded Firmware Engineer III

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer III to develop embedded firmware for professional battery, power, and LED lighting products used throughout the cinema, broadcast, photography, and content creation industries. In this role, you will design and develop production-quality firmware from concept through release, working closely with electrical, mechanical, software, product management, and test engineering teams. You\u2019ll play a key role in developing battery management systems, lighting controls, wireless connectivity, embedded communications, automated testing, and manufacturing support for commercial hardware products. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex embedded systems challenges while contributing to products trusted by professional filmmakers and broadcasters worldwide. Embedded Firmware Development Design, develop, test, document, and maintain embedded firmware for battery, power, and professional LED lighting products. Develop bootloader and application firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. Create reusable embedded C libraries with appropriate unit tests and documentation. Develop production-ready embedded software throughout the entire product lifecycle. Hardware Integration & Debugging Perform board bring-up and on-target debugging. Troubleshoot firmware using schematics, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debugging tools. Develop low-level device drivers and hardware interfaces. Battery Management Systems Implement battery-management functionality including: State of Charge (SOC) State of Health (SOH) Coulomb counting Cell balancing Smart Battery Specification (SBS) Lighting & Connectivity Develop firmware supporting professional lighting-control protocols including:

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RDM CRMX Art-Net sACN Implement Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi provisioning. Develop secure MQTT-based cloud connectivity. Communications & Embedded Systems Develop and maintain embedded communications using: SMBus / I2C UART SPI Modbus TCP/UDP sockets Testing & Validation Plan and execute structured verification and regression testing. Conduct battery lifecycle, thermal, and load testing. Develop Python tools for: Test automation Data collection Calibration Engineering analysis Product Support Support firmware releases and manufacturing. Assist with regulatory testing. Troubleshoot field issues and customer-reported problems. Collaborate across engineering teams throughout product development. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience with commercial hardware products. Advanced programming experience using Embedded C. Strong experience developing firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. Experience with real-time operating systems such as ThreadX or FreeRTOS. Experience with: Hardware bring-up Embedded debugging Device drivers Communication protocols Working knowledge of: Git CMake GNU Arm Embedded Toolchain CI/CD practices Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware/firmware interactions. Experience writing maintainable, well-documented production firmware. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with any of the following is highly desirable: Embedded Platforms Renesas Synergy SSP Renesas RA FSP e2 studio Espressif ESP-IDF 5.x ESP32 devices Battery Systems Smart Battery systems TI bq-series battery-management ICs Battery cyclers Battery test equipment

UN 38.3

UL/IEC 62133

Lighting Control

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RDM CRMX / LumenRadio Art-Net sACN Professional lighting systems Embedded Software Tools GUIX GUIX Studio Segger J-Link J-Flash Ozone PC-lint Doxygen Teamcenter Industry Experience Experience Developing Products For Professional cinema Broadcast Photography Professional LED lighting Gold Mount, V-Mount, or B-Mount battery systems Additional Experience With Color science (CCT, xy chromaticity, spectral measurement) Thermal or fan-control firmware Motor control FPGA interfaces QSPI devices Battery laboratory safety and thermal-runaway testing Why Join Us? You\u2019ll work on cutting-edge products used by professional filmmakers, broadcasters, photographers, and content creators around the world. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to influence product architecture from concept through production while solving challenging real-world embedded systems problems. If you\u2019re passionate about embedded systems, commercial hardware development, and building products that professionals rely on every day, we\u2019d love to hear from you. Benefits Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays Collaborative and innovative engineering environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Fun company events throughout the year Our brands are leaders in defensible niche markets in terms of premium products, technology innovation and/or market share. Our products typically attached to, or support, a camera - primarily for broadcast, cinematic, video, photographic and smartphone applications. Our products serve a wide range of end users and are offered as a cohesive package. #J-18808-Ljbffr SmallHD