Firmware Engineer

SUMMARY: This incumbent is responsible for developing new printer firmware, as well as modifying existing firmware, utilizing C/ C++ and assembler, in order to expand and enhance the functionality of SATO’s line of thermal and laser printers. Incumbent may be responsible for the creation or modification of product lines as well as develop code independently with minimal supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Development, debug and document, printer firmware.

· Analyze competitive functions, new industry barcodes, protocols, RFID and other pertinent functions as required.

· Project manage the design, coding, debugging and testing of assigned firmware enhancements and modifications.

· Perform analysis of specifications for new or enhanced product and system features.

· Create documentation and specifications for new and updated projects.

· Interface with others within the local and global organization to gain an understanding of the customer’s expectations and requirements to create a successful solution.

· Interface with external customers as necessary to further understand application and product needs.

· Work with GIT server to manage code and code revisions.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering with experience in firmware/software development using C/C++ coupled with 3-5 years of experience.

· Proficiency with firmware development tools, debuggers and testing equipment.

· Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, GCC).

· Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to work effectively with others.

· Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Programming Experience in Linux and Android Operating system.

· Experience with wireless communication and authentication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WEP, WPA, EAP).

· Experience with software programming languages (e.g. Lua, Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML)

· Understanding network protocols and debugging (Wireshark, TCP/IP, HTTP, SNMP, SSL/TLS, SSH)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

· Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling

· Lifting: Lifting and moving boxed and unboxed products weighing up to 45 lbs on a semi-regular basis

· Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 5% - Including International travel as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the *essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.