Job Description
Purpose of this role
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The Senior Firmware Engineer is an individual technical contributor role, the primary purpose of which is to increase our skills and capacity to
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Develop firmware for application solutions that incorporate Flusso sensors, typically on ARM-based microcontrollers or ASIC cores
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Support the development of current sensing algorithms
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Port firmware to new processor variants or families.
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Our products are being integrated into medical devices, so our firmware is developed to the following standards: IEC *****, ISO ***** and BS EN *******.
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Experience with development of Windows GUI applications for product evaluation kits would be an advantage in the role but is not essential.
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Responsibilities
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All software and firmware development is carried out in accordance with the Flusso quality management system (QMS) and specifically the Software Development and Release Management Process.
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General software and firmware development
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Collaboration with colleagues in Test and Applications Engineering, Hardware Design and Data Science to define cost-effective sensing Solution Architectures for target applications.
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Requirements capture/analysis, specification, design, implementation (with rigorous source code management), design reviews, code reviews, unit-testing and debug.
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Creation of internal releases for the Test Engineering team and investigation and resolution of issues uncovered during in-house testing
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Documentation for both internal and external use
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Contribution to continual improvement of our software development processes and quality standards
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Firmware for sensor product and application solutions
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Application solutions with Flusso sensor products (semiconductor/MEMS components) require firmware that runs on a standard microcontroller (MCU) or a processor core in an ASIC.
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Sensing solution firmware development responsibilities include
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Design and development of code that implements functionality and interfaces of the agreed Solution Architecture.
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Participate in safety DFMEA and HAZOP processes
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Optimisation of code and creation of builds for sensor component and application circuit variants.
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Porting firmware to new target processors and/or application designs
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Evaluation kit USB interface adapter firmware
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We provide evaluation kits for prospective customers of Flusso products, typically:
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A sensor electronics module with the sensor, application circuit and firmware
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A flow or gas fixture that the sensor module is attached to
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A USB to I2C or CAN interface adapter for connecting to a host PC, with firmware running on a microcontroller that supports those interfaces
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A Windows 10 GUI application that gives the user an easy way to evaluate the Flusso product. Our current generation is written in C# using WPF.
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The Senior Firmware Engineer will contribute to development of firmware for interface adapters and could work on PC-based GUIs too (depending on experience).
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Design-in support
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When required, support Systems and Applications Engineers helping customers with firmware integration
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Assimilate feedback from customer engagement for improvement of software and firmware
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Qualification, knowledge, skills and experience
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A bachelor's degree in an engineering or science subject is a prerequisite.
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Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
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Development of real-time firmware – in C – for ARM-based microcontrollers or ASICs, typically using ADCs, DACs and interfaces such as I2C, SPI and CAN.
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One or more of the main microcontroller families such as STM32 and EFM32
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Use of source code management systems (we use git)
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Use of tools such as Keil, IAR, STM32CubeMX and Eclipse/gnu.
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Debugging using JTAG interface adapters and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
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Automated testing of firmware builds for multiple targets, covering new product solutions, new features, performance enhancements and regression testing.
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Regression testing updates to existing sensing solutions on multiple targets
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Programming in Python
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Working to software lifecycle quality processes in an ISO**** framework
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Not essential, but would be an strong advantage:
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Development of firmware for functional‐safety applications
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Development of firmware specifically for sensing solutions or applications
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Development of firmware for automotive or medical applications
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Experience with continuous integration (CI) systems
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Development of Windows 11 GUI applications in C# or Python (e.g. PyQT)
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Profile
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Motivated by timely delivery to high quality standards.
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Detail conscious, rigorous and meticulous.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment.
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Pro‐active, positive and enthusiastic by nature.
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Good at multi‐tasking and responsive to changing needs of projects.
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Timely and accurate documentation and communication skills
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Base salary
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Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performance
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Workplace pension contribution 3% of full base salary (we can trade with salary level for higher)
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Bupa Cash Plan Level 3 (employee only)
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Private Medical insurance with cover for spouse/partner and dependent children
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Group Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles)
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Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)
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Hybrid home/office working, by agreement with line manager
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📌 Senior Firmware Engineer (Tasmania)
🏢 Flusso
📍 Tasmania