Firmware Test Engineer testing and validating firmware for optical products with cross - functional teams. Building test automation and drivers from scratch in Nokia's Ottawa team.
About the role
- Junior Firmware Engineer at ORBCOMM designing embedded firmware for advanced connected products. Collaborating with experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment in either Ottawa or Sterling.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and maintenance of embedded firmware for ORBCOMM’s proprietary products.
- Implement well-defined features and bug fixes under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Support firmware bring-up, integration, and system testing activities.
- Develop and execute unit tests and assist with system validation.
- Use debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to troubleshoot issues.
- Help maintain and improve internal development and test tools.
- Document designs, test results, and development activities.
- Collaborate with hardware, QA, and cloud teams to support product development.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in embedded software or firmware development (internships and co-op experience welcome)
- Proficiency in C programming
- Familiarity with ARM-based microcontrollers
- Basic understanding of real-time operating systems (e.g., Free RTOS) or bare-metal systems
- Exposure to communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, or BLE
- Ability to read basic hardware schematics
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or currently pursuing)
Benefits
- health and wellness coverage
- paid time off
- retirement or savings programs
- flexible work arrangements
- insurance coverage
- lifestyle perks
- access to employee discounts
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