Senior Embedded Qt Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will be a key contributor to the development of complex embedded systems focused on Embedded Linux display development. Leading firmware design efforts, this role will mentor junior engineers, participate in system-level architecture decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. This role demands a deep understanding of firmware development, extensive experience in coding and debugging, and the ability to provide technical leadership within the organization. This role demands deep knowledge of Embedded Linux development within the application-level framework and the low-level system management, and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers with the cross-compiling Yocto tool chains.  This hybrid role is expected to be on-site in the Versailles or Cincinnati, Ohio location 4 days a week and 1 day remote.  This in not a remote position.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

•    Collaborate with a team to develop an embedded Linux display, touchscreen, within complex electromechanical medical device systems.
•    Mentor junior engineers with the drivers associated with the low-level drivers in embedded Linux systems.
•    Collaborate and interact with firmware engineers developing embedded Linux, embedded C, bare metal, and embedded Linux for connectivity.
•    Provides technical guidance for system-level decisions.
•    Conducts thorough code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards.
•    Optimizes firmware for performance, power efficiency, and memory usage.
•    Drives the design of firmware architecture particularly in systems using Real Time Operating Systems.
•    Drives innovation in firmware development processes and methodologies.
•    Collaborates with leadership and other cross functional departments to align decisions with organizational goals.
•    Leads design of complex systems, researches and proposes innovative solutions.
•    Formulates solutions to complex and ambiguous problems that are not well defined. Incorporates feedback and solutions from others.
•    Acts as a Technical Lead, manages significant systems, uses strategic planning, and mitigates risk.
•    Communicates complex technical ideas through daily work, presentations, and workshops.
•    Fosters cross team communication and knowledge sharing. Collaborates with teams and management to make critical technical decisions that align with organizational goals.
Provides technical guidance for system-level decisions.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

•    Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable by cross-functional teams.
•    Makes critical decisions regarding firmware architecture, technology stack, and implementation strategies.
•    Ensure firmware reliability and resilience in critical applications.
•    Establishes standardized processes, analyzes process metrics.
•    Influences change across disciplines and functions.
•    Establishes and enforces quality standards, leads quality improvement initiatives.
•    Developed the display interface in accordance with the design guidelines and collaborates with the Design and Human Factors Department.
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of both.

COMPETENCY and/or SKILL:

•    In-depth experience with Embedded Linux development within systems.
•    In-depth knowledge of low-level drivers within Embedded Linux including Embedded Linux BSP and Uboot 
•    Profiencent with communication protocols, CAN
•    Experience with database management on embedded Linux devices (e.g., SQL) 
•    Understanding of application-level frameworks that perform low-level tasks (e.g., SWUpdate)
•    In-depth knowledge of various microcontroller and microprocessor architectures
•    Understanding of real-time operating systems
•    Experience in designing firmware architecture for complex systems
•    Proficiency in languages such as C++ and QT (QML) for embedded systems. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and testing
•    Ability to integrate firmware with broader system architectures
•    Ability to lead the design of complex, interconnected systems and shape the organization's technical direction
•    Ability to effectively communicate technical strategies and decisions to executives
•    Ability to establish and enforce quality standards that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
•    Ability to lead process improvement efforts and establish standardized processes
In-depth knowledge of various microcontroller and microprocessor architectures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to other engineers. May lead and direct the work of other teammates and may have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions,