Embedded Firmware Lead

As an Embedded Systems Lead at our company, you will be a key member of the robotics team, contributing to the design, development, and implementation of embedded systems for our next-generation robots. Your role will involve technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on work with a focus on innovation and impact. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded systems engineers. - Define technical direction for embedded systems projects, ensuring alignment with overall robot functionalities. - Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C, C++, and Assembly. - Implement RTOS concepts such as FreeRTOS and Embedded Linux. - Collaborate with hardware engineers on hardware design, circuit analysis, and interfacing. - Select and integrate electronic components, sensors, and actuators. - Utilize debugging tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters for troubleshooting. - Develop and maintain communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB). - Implement version control systems (Git) for code management. - Write and execute comprehensive test plans for embedded systems. - Lead the design, development, and deployment of embedded systems projects. - Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in embedded systems technologies. **Key Skills:** - Strong understanding of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and digital signal processors. - Familiarity with various embedded system architectures. - Knowledge of 32/16/8bit microcontrollers. - Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly programming languages. - Experience with scripting languages like Python for test automation. - Hands-on experience with hardware design, circuit analysis, and interfacing. - Familiarity with electronic components, sensors, and actuators. - Proficiency with IDEs (e.g., Arduino IDE, STMCubeIDE, VSCode). - Proficiency with PCB design software (e.g., KiCad). - Proficiency with circuit drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD). - Experience using debugging tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters. - Understanding of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB). - Knowledge of version control systems (Git). - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers (a plus). - Exposure to various industry applications of embedded systems (e.g., automotive, healthcare, IoT) a plus. **Qualification Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree a plus). - Proficiency in MATLAB. Please note that the job is located in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, and the desired experience for this position is 4 years.,