Firmware Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent is seeking a Firmware Engineer for a full time permanent position in Markham, Ontario.

Description:

This role is going to be developing power control systems such as—motor control, converters, and battery management. Looking for an expert in C for microcontrollers (ARM, dsPIC, C2000), control algorithms, and communication protocols. The successful candidate will contribute across the full product lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded firmware for complex power control systems, including motor control, power converters (AC/DC, DC/DC), and battery management systems.
• Architect and optimize firmware written in 'C' for various microcontrollers to ensure high reliability, efficiency, and real-time performance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to define specifications, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration.
• Design and implement advanced control algorithms for power regulation and optimization.
• Develop robust communication protocols for embedded systems and external interfaces.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and validation of firmware to ensure product quality and performance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications and test plans.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior engineers.
• Stay updated with advancements in embedded systems, power electronics, and control theory.
• Contribute to the full product development life cycle, from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in existing products and systems.
• Perform schematic entry, calculations, simulations, and bread-boarding during the design process.
• Interface with customers to communicate technical information.
• Collaborate with vendors for design support, technology roadmap, and component sampling.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with Embedded C
• Experience in a Bare Metal Environment
• Experience with Microcontroller Development
• Ability to read and interpret Hardware Schematics

Assets:

• Experience with RTOS
• Knowledge of Power Electronics
• Experience using Oscilloscopes

Work Environment:

The embedded team fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and cross-disciplinary expertise thrive. Comprising ten engineers—including specialists in software, firmware, hardware, and mechanical design—the team operates under supportive leadership. Engineers are empowered to contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to production, supported by a culture that values mentorship, technical excellence, and continuous learning. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, ideal for professionals who enjoy solving challenging problems and working on impactful technologies in a team-oriented setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Markham,ON.

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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