Embedded Firmware Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Embedded Firmware Developer

Applied Concepts, Inc. – Richardson, TX

Embedded Firmware Developer – Job Overview:

Applied Concepts has been known as the industry leader in exceptional law enforcement Radar & Lidar systems for over 49 years. We're taking big steps to transition over to cloud-based platforms and our team is looking for a motivated Embedded Firmware Developer to join our team. This role is on-site and requires daily interaction with other development, test, and production engineers.

Embedded Firmware Developer – What You'll Gain:

• Career-building project experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Code reviews and mentoring from industry experts.
• Convenient office location.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Great culture and collaborative environment.

Embedded Firmware Developer – How You'll Make an Impact:

As an Embedded Firmware Developer, you will be working with small, cross-functional teams in the development of products that promote public safety. You will be responsible for designing, developing, prototyping, and testing embedded firmware providing functions such as data acquisition, signal processing, graphical display, power management, menu systems, etc. You will also collaborate with other developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure that the solutions meet business requirements and adhere to the best practices and standards.

Embedded Firmware Developer – What You Need to Succeed:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience designing firmware for embedded systems.
• Familiar with communications interfaces to include USB, I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, Ethernet, etc.
• Proficient in C and familiar with bare-metal and real-time operating systems and microcontrollers.
• Hands-on experience with engineering test equipment used in debugging firmware and hardware.
• Good problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills with an innovator mindset.

We Will Be Particularly Interested If You Have:

• Experience in developing application firmware for Linux-based embedded systems.
• Experience in developing application firmware for Thread-X or Microsoft Azure RTOS.
• Experience in TCP/IP based communications.
• Familiarity with cloud-based communications and database APIs.

Embedded Firmware Developer – What You'll Be Doing:

• Work closely with hardware engineers in design and validation of new embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with the Web and Applications Team on protocol design and feature implementation for our various Traffic Products offerings.
• Drive Innovation and Adaptability: Exhibit innovation and creativity, eagerly exploring new ideas and adapting swiftly to changes, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of industry advancements.

Who We Are:

Applied Concepts is a 49-year-old, 250-person privately owned company, located in Richardson, Texas. Founded in 1977 by an electrical engineer, we have a long history of profitable, organic growth. Our company remains entrepreneurial at heart, constantly re-inventing ourselves with new products and new markets, but still balanced with business prudence. We manufacture our own products, in our own facilities. Integrating our product development with our own manufacturing resources is a key part of our business culture, keeping us nimble and able to provide high quality products.

What We Do:

We focus on designing, manufacturing, and selling products that promote public safety. We are the number one supplier of speed enforcement products to law enforcement in the United States. Our employees take pride in the quality of our products and the service we provide in keeping our streets and neighborhoods safe. We offer a variety of engineering challenges, from microwave to high-speed lasers, to image capturing and processing, and LED traffic calming devices.

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We are looking for full-time employees. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) required. Sorry, NO Sponsorship for U.S. visas (no H-1B, etc.). Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All Applied Concepts employees are required to pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.