Principal Firmware Engineer

Broomfield, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 186000

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Principal Firmware Engineer at MKSs Indirect Pressure Measurement Group youll be a key member of a talented cross-functional team developing firmware that enables technologies that transform the this role you will report to the Senior Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Analyzes designs programs debugs and modifies software
Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications
Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems
Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design
Typically programs in machine language assembly language and high-level languages (eg C C)
Defining architectural design implementation verification and validation of firmware for embedded metrology products supporting semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced markets
Supporting the development and diagnostics of the hardware surrounding the processor
Working collaboratively with other software engineers and engineers/scientists of other disciplines to solve challenging problems.

Skills You Bring:

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree and 8 years of related experience
At this level graduate coursework may be preferred
Experience in the development of embedded system architecture and algorithms.
Fluency with the C and C programming languages
Experience with using emulators communication bus monitoring hardware/software oscilloscopes and similar tools to develop and debug products.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with EtherCat or comparable field buses.
Experience with Python or FreeRTOS.
Experience with the STM32 family of processors

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
This job operates in a professional office environment

This position is onsite and must be within commutable distance to our location in Broomfield CO. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in a qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $100000 - $186000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position based on a wide range of factors including qualifications experience and training operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in an amount to be determined by MKS or as applicable.
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage (medical dental and vision) 401(k) with company match life and disability insurance 12 paid holidays sick time 15 paid vacation days 6 weeks fully paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement and for participation in any stock programs signing bonus etc.

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Required Experience:

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A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Principal Firmware Engineer at MKSs Indirect Pressure Measurement Group youll be a key member of a talented cross-functional team developing firmware that enables technologies that transform the this role you will report to the Senior Engineering Manager.You Will Make...

Analyzes designs programs debugs and modifies software
Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications
Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems
Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design
Typically programs in machine language assembly language and high-level languages (eg C C)
Defining architectural design implementation verification and validation of firmware for embedded metrology products supporting semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced markets
Supporting the development and diagnostics of the hardware surrounding the processor
Working collaboratively with other software engineers and engineers/scientists of other disciplines to solve challenging problems.