Firmware Engineer

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards.

Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation.

We provide cutting edge Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) and amplifier technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

In Bridgewater, we serve large, global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing next generation optical modules to support the growing need for data and communications.

We are developing optical alignment techniques and opto-mechanical assemblies for Wavelength Selective Switches.

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer that will be responsible with working with our team to create, maintain, and update embedded control software for our Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) product line.

The engineer will work closely with Project and Product-Line Managers, Customers, and the rest of our engineering team to design and implement new features, and to troubleshoot and improve existing products.

This person will report to the Firmware Group Manager.

What You Will Do


* Develop board support package drivers, boot code and utility code to help bring up new HW platform.


* Debug, analyze and identify new platform challenges during board bring-up.


* Design and develop drivers to peripheral component like DACs, ADCs, temperature and pressure sensors.


* Develop firmware in both Bare metal and RTOS environments.


* Responsible in designing, developing, optimizing and implementing an embedded software that is programmed into devices built around a Wavelength Selective Switch.


* Write code to solve problems and implement systems that make the physical hardware function appropriately.


* Develop control loop code, image rendering, API objects and supporting data structures.


* Develop and implement software in C programming language


* Perform code review, merge requests and create release build using GitLab following development process in place.


* Perform unit test with optical test equipment making use of scripting languages


* Support customers as they integrate our product into their system


* Plan, improve and manage software applications from inception to final use

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline


* Experience with C Programming in industry


* Experience writing low level software such as device drivers, boot loaders, or stand-alone control software


* Able to read and understand schematic diagrams.


* Experience with scripting languages, preferably Python


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