Senior Firmware Engineer (Hybrid)

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Oak Brook, IL
Hybrid
82K-155K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Internet of Things • Mobile • Software • App development • PropTech
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The Role
The Senior Firmware Engineer will design and develop embedded applications, create technical specifications, and collaborate across teams for product life cycles. Responsibilities include developing firmware solutions, managing project plans, mentoring others, and ensuring compliance with security and safety guidelines.
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This role is responsible for applying superior design and development to embedded applications on hardware platforms. The focus in this role includes creation of technical specifications, full stack firmware design and development, and support for manufacturing and regulatory approval. A firm understanding of design patterns to create robust, scalable and re-usable software designs is required. This role will be involved with design decisions from concept through production.  Collaboration with other areas of a cross functional team, such as marketing or manufacturing, throughout a product life cycle is required. Interface with senior management, creation and coordination of development schedules of limited complexity, implementing process, and execution of that process is also required.  This role is expected to support and mentor interns and apprentices. Travel to facilities throughout the world is expected on an as needed basis.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with stakeholders to understand functional requirements of systems to accurately develop designs, implementations, and test cases

  • Work across business units with hardware and firmware developers to create designs modular across platforms

  • Generate detailed project plans for small teams of developers, manage Gantt charts, and Scrum backlog

  • Lead Agile initiatives around training, project planning, and tracking

  • Support new development processes and best practices per alignment with department goals

  • Partner with myQ cloud architects to define connected solutions for B2B and B2C products

  • Design, develop and implement application level firmware solutions to meet business need

  • Create new designs using existing technologies; socialize expertise and train developers as needed

  • Create new designs of moderate complexity with new technology; support platform design

  • Provide peer review by soliciting feedback on firmware, hardware, and connected software designs, implementation, and test

  • Act as support role in defining and developing functional development processes

  • Supervise small groups of developers to prioritize work, manage risk, and drive deliverables

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware defects as found during bench, lab, and production QA testing.

  • Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library

  • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams

  • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.

  • Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 3+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Effective communication skills

  • Knowledgeable in Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Six Sigma Green Belt

  • ​Bluetooth Experience

  • Android app development

  • Hardware-Software Integration

  • UART/SPI/I2C Protocols

  • Git/Github

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to work within cross functional teams to create electro-mechanical products

The pay range of pay for this position is $81,500 - $155,225; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.  In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).  This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

    Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

     

    Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].

    NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

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    Year Founded: 1954

    What We Do

    Chamberlain Group is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Our innovative products, combined with intuitive software solutions, comprise a myQ ecosystem that delivers seamless, secure, access to people's homes and businesses. Our recognizable brands, including LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 50+ million homes, and 10+ million people rely on our myQ® app daily to control and monitor their homes, communities and businesses, from anywhere. Our patented vehicle-to-home connectivity solution, myQ Connected Garage, is available in millions of vehicles from the leading automakers.

    Why Work With Us

    At CG, our ONETEAM is united by our mission to make access simple. As a pioneer in the smart access industry, you'll have the opportunity to develop products that make a direct impact on the daily lives of millions of people -- allowing them to seamlessly and securely access their homes, communities and businesses.

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