Embedded Firmware Engineer Trilliant
Position Type: Full-time/Regular
Trilliant is a fast-growing Silicon Valley cleantech company providing end-to-end wireless smart-grid solutions to utilities worldwide. Using advanced wireless networking technologies, Trilliant?s solutions help utilities to integrate renewable energy into the grid, make the grid more reliable, and give consumers more control over energy consumption.
Responsibilities:
Act as an embedded firmware developer for a range of wireless infrastructure products within the Trilliant product line
Develop firmware for new products as well as support existing products
Develop new interfaces for all these products as required in response to customer requests
Document the interface protocols between new and existing products and systems
Assist in sustaining engineering efforts for legacy products
Support automated test development for manufacturing as needed
Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers
Interface with business development team as required
Required Skills:
8+ years of related experience in communications-related firmware development
Experience with vxWorks, embedded Linux, or other RTOS
Ability to work with embedded controller boards and a working knowledge of processors like ARM, PowerPC, MIPS, etc.
Proven ability to program in C, C++, and assembler for embedded environments
Working knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and/or JTAG debugging tools
Understanding of 802.11a/g/n, Zigbee, and cellular radio communications principles
Solid knowledge of networking and internetworking concepts and technologies (Ethernet, OSI Layers, TCP/IP, packet inspection and analysis, application protocols)
Highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, with an attention to detail
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to understand schematics and debug at the PCB level
Desired Skills & Experience:
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience in platform porting and BSP development
Experience in driver-level wireless protocol development
Working knowledge and/or familiarity with Atheros 802.11a/g/n drivers
Soldering and prototyping experience helpful
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1100 Island Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
United States
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