Curriculum Developer, Electronics and Embedded Systems Development

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Wereexcited to announce that we are currently recruiting Course Developers to build our Electronics and Embedded Systems Development (EESD) Graduate Certificate program curriculum. The EESD program will sit within our Mechanical and Transportation Technology (MTT) department. By supporting the course development nowyou willbe considered for teaching opportunities in the Fall and Winter semesters as well as be added to our talent pool for future roles that match yourexpertiseand qualifications.

Under the direction of the MTT Academic Chair Part-Time EESD Course Developers are responsible to liaise with Algonquin Colleges (AC) Learning and Teaching Services (LTS) to develop course theory course lab exercises and course evaluations to support student learning and success in this domain.

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1. Introduction to Embedded Systems Development

Embedded systems are computer systems that are a component of larger mechanical electrical and digital systems. They are dedicated to and optimized to be very reliable for specific tasks. They play an ever-increasing role in todays connected society and can be found in everything from home appliances to industrial automation. Students examine the fundamentals of embedded systems including system architecture CPUs memory management interfacing with sensors and peripherals and systems programming using assembly language and the C/C program language. Using a variety of learning experiences including hands-on projects and case study analysis students develop basic skills in system development and prototyping.

2. Embedded Systems Architecture

Embedded systems architecture is the key to producing an embedded system that meets the applications specific requirements such as performance power consumption and cost while also considering factors such as real-time constraints reliability and scalability. Real-world popular embedded systems are studied to reveal successful system architecture designs. A combination of case studies and assignments allows students to gain experience with systems architecture concepts.

3. Embedded Systems Networking

Embedded systems require connectivity to integrate with other devices and systems. Students develop practical skills by setting up and troubleshooting networks in a lab environment. Topics include network topology network architecture physical network implementation and standard networking protocols used in embedded systems.

4. Firmware development

With the limited resources of embedded systems firmware development focuses on efficient and sustainable use and management of those resources. Firmware provides low-level control monitoring and data manipulation functions in an embedded system. Students implement practical and energy efficient system design patterns. Through lab-based activities students gain experience with programming debugging memory management hardware interfacing and coding standards.

5. FPGA-HDL Programming

To implement embedded systems low-level Hardware Description Language (HDL) is necessary as part of the hardware design. With a focus on hands-on learning students gain practical experience designing testing and debugging Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)-based systems. Students examine critical concepts such as HDL design and FPGA architecture while also developing experience with simulation synthesis and verification using industry-standard tools.

6. Applied Project 1

Successful embedded systems development requires intentional planning to meet stakeholder requirements and minimize project risk and cost overruns.

Applying theory to practice students design a systems architecture based on requirements gathered from clients and implement a minimum viable design based on the systems architecture. They also develop their project management collaboration and presentation skills to develop real-world embedded systems solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Masters degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g. Embedded Systems Electrical Engineering Mechantronics or Robotics Systems Engineering etc.);

• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic and embedded systems firmware development field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) hardware description language (HDL);

• Minimum five (5)yearsdirect work experience with electronics and embedded systems firmware development FPGA HDL;

• Minimum two (2) years of course development curriculum development teaching experience or equivalent preferably in a college/universitysetting;

• Evidence of commitment to the success of alllearners;

• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondarysetting;

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered anasset;

• Highly effective communication presentation and organizational skills.

Other Details

• Scheduled weekly hours will be 8 hours per week.

• Successful candidates will be expected to utilize college resources to develop course content.

• Please indicate which of the six (6) course(s) listed above you are applying to develop material for.

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