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The Senior Firmware Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of the embedded software for optical transceiver assemblies and plugs within the Optical Engines product unit. The engineering expert will work closely with Optical, Hardware, and Test engineers to ensure product goals are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging
- Write device drivers for complex ASIC’s, FPGA’s, and other components
- Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews
- Support the initial turn-up of new hardware
- Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers to ensure product goals are met
- Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware
- Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs
- Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related
- Proficient in C programming for embedded software
- Debugging software experience
- Real-time operating systems experience
- Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers
- Familiar with UARTs as well as SPI and I2C protocols
- Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope
- Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requirements & Work Environment:
- Occasional traveling (< 10%) to support customers/vendors working with Adtran and using Adtran’s products
- Permanent, full-time position
- 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, in-office
- Primary location in Ottawa, Canada
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Be energetic and eager to collaborate with a wide variety of cultures and personalities
- Be able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of uncertainty
- Have a genuine desire to learn, innovate, and succeed
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What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere.
ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong.
Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.
