Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Verve
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Summary

Verve is a VC-backed startup building a world-class team to commercialize soft wearable solutions that empower the way people move in the world. Our first product is a lightweight wearable exosuit that can be worn all day, every day by industry associates to reduce fatigue, mitigate risk of back injuries and augment human performance. More info at vervemotion.com

Verve is looking for an Embedded Engineer to join our growing team. You will maintain, evaluate and develop software to operate our wearable systems. As part of the team you will be involved in software and electronics roll out, hardware selection for IoT connected systems, and motor control. We are seeking someone who will strive in a multi-disciplinary team. If you're a product-driven engineer with a passion in electro-mechanical systems (robotics preferred), apply!

ROLE

• Contribute to firmware development for next generation soft exosuits. By testing, debugging, refactoring and writing code for embedded targets (PIC, ARM, etc.).
• Implement real-time signal processing and control algorithms for electro-mechanical systems incorporating various sensors and actuators.
• Develop software to test, validate, and verify embedded system functionality.
• Develop software for test fixtures.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to maintain electrical hardware (understand schematics, probe signals, and debug embedded systems) as part of ongoing system development, support, and optimization efforts.
• Work with our embedded system lead to implement features and bring up new hardware.
• Develop testing software and quality control procedures for manufacturing.
• Provide support for systems deployed at our client's locations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers for design reviews.
• Write documentation and perform code reviews.
• Other duties as required.
  YOU
  
  • Are hands-on, well versed in hardware debugging and development.
  • Have a desire to deeply understand system interactions of complex electro-mechanical systems.
  • Excited to work in a fast paced, fast growing startup.
  • Passionate to contribute to the development of the next generation of assistive exosuits to protect our workforce.
  • Have excellent communication and organizational skills
    
    Qualifications
    
    • BS or equivalent degree in CS or Electrical engineering with at least two years of experience
    • Expert programming skills in embedded C
    • Experience developing code for bare-metal
    • Experience reading and understanding schematics and datasheets.
    • Experience with embedded software development, including testing, and troubleshooting.
    • Experience with Python
    • Experience with version control (GIT)
    • Familiarity with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, serial, CAN)
    • Familiarity with RTOS concepts and RTOSes (VxWorks, FreetRTOS etc---)
    • Familiarity with PIC/ARM based microcontrollers.
    • Familiarity with Linux.
    • Familiarity with debuggers and using logic analyzers.
      
      Bonus Skills
      
      • Experience with motor control and robotic systems
      • Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet and USB communication protocols.
      • Embedded project hobbies.
      • Experience with PCB design.
      • Experience with toolchains and setting up a custom build environment.
        Verve is dedicated to building a diverse team of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment. Some of our core values include respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
        
        We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply
        
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