Firmware Engineer - Entry Level (45506)

Firmware Engineer - Entry Level  $29.00 - $36.00/ Hr.

***100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA***

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Firmware Engineer with a foundational understanding of digital and electrical engineering concepts. Preference will be given to candidates with an Electrical Engineering background who are interested in transitioning into a firmware development role. The engineer will assist in the development of microcontroller code for components of large electromechanical control systems, support prototype development, and contribute to the creation of instrumentation and tools. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in hardware and software integration within a collaborative team environment.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about writing embedded software in C and eager to deepen their understanding of hardware-software interactions. The candidate should have academic or project experience in embedded systems and a strong desire to work with low-level hardware details.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in bringing up and debugging proof-of-concept prototypes.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of firmware for embedded systems.
• Write clean, understandable, and reliable code tailored for embedded applications.
• Collaborate with the software team to define and document communication protocols and firmware/software feature requirements.
• Participate in microcontroller selection and schematic reviews with the hardware team.
• Work with the test team to understand testing methods and contribute to product validation.
• Study and analyze product design requirements to support development goals.

• Engage actively in coding and learning best practices in embedded development.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

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Qualifications

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with programming in C for embedded systems.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship to help you build a solid foundation in firmware engineering and hardware/software integration

Additional requirements

None

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required.

Preferred Major

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Minimum Years of Experience

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Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking and work with a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Must have the capability to deal with a variety of abstract and/or concrete variables. In addition, will need to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.