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Staff Engineer, Firmware

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Engineer, Firmware

Hyderabad, India

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Job Description

The Position

Engineer on this position is responsible for developing, implementing C/C++ code for microcontrollers. During development collaborates with other specialists (EE, FPGA Engineers, SW, etc.). This embedded software controls electronics for focused ion chromatography systems. These products are sophisticated electro-mechanical systems that include charged particle optics, Liquid and gas chemistries, pre-amplifiers, signal processing and other technologies for sub-micron structural modifications and imaging.

Key responsibilities include, but are not exclusively:

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  • Developing, testing, debugging and implementing C/C++ code.
  • Developing Python scripts especially for testing purposes.
  • Collaborate on new designs with EE engineers (particularly with CPLD & FPGA hardware designers) and with the other R&D groups world-wide.
  • FPGA programming in VHDL or Verilog
  • Participate in preparation and execution of Module projects running in R&D with competence in designing of C/C++ embedded software and Python.
  • Publish design guides, Requirement specification documents
  • Follow Thermo Fisher standards and processes.
  • Lead the team owing the development and maintenance of our firmware
  • Set development processes and drive adoption of new technologies and innovative instrument designs
  • Work closely with system, mechanical, electronics, and software engineering teams to deliver outstanding customer experience for all Metals & Minerals products

Requirements:

  • University degree in electronics engineering or equivalent
  • Programming experience of more than 13 years
  • Ability to lead firmware team, coordinate work, and track team deliveries
  • Proven understanding of embedded systems design principles and real-time operating systems
  • Proficiency in firmware development covering microcontroller/DSP software development and FPGA programming.
  • Ability to setup and maintain development lifecycle techniques and processes to increase efficiency and quality
  • Ability to work in established environment where you need to dig deep into complex systems and processes using analytical skills, reverse-engineering, and outside-the-box thinking
  • Willingness to learn spectroscopy-related theories to better understand our daily operations
  • Knowledge of C/C++ programming and implementation of common communication protocols with UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
  • Extensive experience in Boot loader, BIOS, and Linux Device drivers.
  • Design and developing Diagnostics tools and GUI
  • Hands-on experience in Networking Sockets and Stacks/Communication protocols
  • Knowledge on RTOS such as RTX, FreeRtos / Pthreads /Keil-RTX
  • Able to work within closely defined and constrained development environment.
  • Enjoys and recognizes work in multidisciplinary teams both in-house and in other Thermo Fisher development sites.
  • Support diversity in the team and be opened to new technologies.
  • Willing to study new technologies.

Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01263864-4
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program