Adtran

Fiber-optic networking equipment provider

Firmware Engineer 2

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
Proficiency in C programming for embedded software is required.
Experience debugging software is required.
Experience with real-time operating systems is required.
Familiarity with ARM or other microcontrollers is required.
Familiarity with UART, SPI, and I2C protocols is required.
Proficiency in reading schematics and using an oscilloscope is required.
Authorization to work in Canada is required.
Ability to work in the Ottawa office 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, is required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware, including architecture, design, and implementation.
Write device drivers for complex ASICs, FPGAs, and other components.
Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews.
Support the initial turn-up of new hardware.
Collaborate with optical, hardware, and test engineers to meet product goals.
Develop automation scripts to validate and test product firmware.
Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs.
Assist in designing and implementing manufacturing test fixtures.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with optical networking, including OTN and Gigabit Ethernet.

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The Firmware Engineer II will design, develop, and test the embedded software for pluggable optical transceiver modules within the Optical Engines product unit. You will work closely with Optical, Hardware, and Test engineers to deliver high-quality, production-grade firmware for next-generation optical products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging

Write device drivers for complex ASIC’s, FPGA’s, and other components

Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews

Support the initial turn-up of new hardware

Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers to ensure product goals are met

Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware

Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs

Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Proficient in C programming for embedded software

Debugging software experience

Real-time operating systems experience

Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers

Familiar with UARTs as well as SPI and I2C protocols

Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope

Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requirements & Work Environment:

Permanent, full-time position

40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, in-office

Primary location in Ottawa, Canada

Must be authorized to work in Canada

Be energetic and eager to collaborate with a wide variety of cultures and personalities

Be able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of uncertainty

Have a genuine desire to learn, innovate, and succeed

About the Company

Adtran

Fiber-optic networking equipment provider

Adtran provides networking equipment and solutions for broadband access and fiber-optic networks. Its products include hardware and software that carriers and enterprises deploy to build and expand digital infrastructure, such as access nodes, switches, routers, and fiber-related components that enable high-speed connectivity. The company differentiates itself through a long-track record of supplying value-driven networking gear and by growing into a global end-to-end fiber networking provider, a path accelerated by its 2022 merger with ADVA Optical Networking, which expanded its scale and capabilities. Its primary goal is to support the global rollout of fiber and digital communications by delivering reliable, scalable networking solutions to carriers and enterprises.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Huntsville, AL
Founded: 1985

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