Embedded Software Engineer Contract

VTRAC Consulting Corporation
Intelligent Solutions

Thank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please e-mail your resume as an MS WORD document in confidence Subject:  Embedded Software Engineer, Attention: [email protected] or call: (647) 977-9732

Position #:                22222
Position:                   Embedded Software Engineer
Position Type:          Contract
No. of Positions:      1
Location:                 Los Angeles

Position Description:
A highly skilled Electrical Engineer responsible for Electronics design and firmware development of global consumer toy products, from idea to production, acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Electrical Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Firmware development from prototyping to full production code
• Develop and build early prototypes and evaluate pre-production and production samples
• Capable of understanding and designing schematics and PCBs for electro-mechanical devices
• Respond and deliver to brand requests in a service-oriented manner
• Apply your knowledge of electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, and product development in order to be a Subject Matter Expert within the company
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs are cohesive, on time and on-cost
• Manage projects with a customer-oriented mindset and provide detailed feedback using solid engineering principles
• Effectively communicate project status and escalate critical issues
• Research new technologies and create cost-effective applications for existing technologies
• Collaborate with manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams on reliability and safety
• Work effectively with external software houses to ensure the final performance of hardware and software

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the robotics industry, robotic technologies, and consumer electronics.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multifaceted, and fun environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands.
• Experience acting in a technical leadership role is a plus.
• Demonstrates a hands-on team approach to solving problems.
• You are a “tinkerer” and a creative, dynamic, well-rounded individual.
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting consumer electronic products.
• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors (such as ARM Cortex M processor family, General Plus, Nuvoton, Winbond, Nyquest, Sensory, etc.).
• Strong skills in embedded system design as well as firmware and software development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly.
• Organized and systematic troubleshooting / debugging skills.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems is a plus.
• Familiar with Altium or similar schematic software and PCB Layout skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Vision, etc.
• App development skills would be an asset but not required.
• Availability for international travel from time to time to support product development needs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Mandarin a plus!

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

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Tagged as: ARM Cortex M processor family, C, C++, General Plus, Nuvoton, Nyquest, PCBs, Winbond