Embedded Device Firmware Engineer

About ANELLO Photonics: ANELLO Photonics http://www.anellophotonics.com is a leading-edge technology company based in Santa Clara, CA. The company has developed integrated photonic system-on-chip technology for next generation navigation. ANELLO's SIPHOG™ gyroscope is based on its patented photonic integrated circuit technology. The result is a product that is higher performance, much smaller size and weight, at a fraction of the cost of traditional gyros used for high precision in industrial, aerospace and military applications. It enables reliable and accurate navigation and positioning in GPS-Denied environments across autonomous applications. ANELLO has a growing list of customers through design wins in Commercial and Defense. Job Summary: This is an excellent opportunity for a Firmware Engineer to develop key elements of GPS/INS navigation systems utilizing new photonic sensor technology. The role spans development of platform code, drivers, and tools on CPUs. The successful candidate will take pride in developing mission critical firmware for the control and operation of fully autonomous vehicles for air, land and sea. Description: Initial bring up of embedded systems on new hardware Develop C-based firmware for use in an inertial sensor Create interfaces via serial communication channels Develop system and software requirements and verification methods Troubleshoot and diagnose issues at the firmware, electrical, and system levels. Test firmware via manual methods as well as automated scripting Analyze system output to measure performance and find errors Own documentation associated with development and changes to firmware operations Required Experience: BS Electrical Engineering; 3+ yrs experience in C, C++ embedded programming Working knowledge with various microcontroller peripherals Proven ability to independently add new features, maintain software, and improve firmware quality Ability to write automated firmware test modules to verify development tasks