Embedded Software Engineer

Unitron, LP is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to help design and develop requirements, specifications, and firmware for multi-board, multi-processor systems. This onsite role in Dallas, TX centers on low-level application code supporting AC and DC power conversion products across a 3.5 to 250 kVA range.

The position involves building bare-metal embedded software, collaborating with hardware engineers during board bring-up, and working through integration and lab testing as new systems come together. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on C development experience and a comfort level with embedded debugging and structured software configuration control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop low-level application code in C for embedded processors.
• Program and integrate firmware for TI DSPs and Microchip PIC processors.
• Implement software for target environments without an operating system (“bare metal”).
• Work with PC-based IDEs, including Microchip MPLAB and Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio.
• Use evaluation boards from chip manufacturers prior to availability of actual hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to debug and resolve issues on new custom hardware boards (board bring-up).
• Gather design requirements and determine system requirements and design specifications from documentation and discussions with coworkers.
• Design software systems and subsystems, including simple and highly maintainable software designs.
• Maintain software configuration control using version-control software systems.
• Integrate and test in a lab environment; debug and troubleshoot firmware.
• Track and resolve software issues without close supervision.
• Use common electronic test equipment during development and validation.
• Design user interfaces as part of the overall embedded solution.
• Understand and maintain existing legacy code.
• Create requirements and a plan for system integration and design validation, including built-in-self-test (BIST) code where practical.
• Support production test by resolving technical problems.
• Assist in defining, checkout, and debugging of new hardware designs.
• Become familiar with the existing aerospace and marine product line.
• Provide telephone support for field service personnel on an as-needed basis.
• Determine priorities aligned with overall software and product development schedules and adapt to changing requirements during development.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Documented US citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
• 3+ years of experience.

Technologies

• C
• TI DSPs
• Microchip PIC Processors
• Microchip MPLAB
• Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Compensation and Location

• Location: Dallas, TX (onsite, in person)
• Salary: USD 95,000 to 105,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb stairs, sit, use a keyboard, see, hear, and read/speak English fluently.