Firmware Engineer

Join our talented R&D team as a Firmware Engineer and help shape the future of oceanographic research! At RBR, you'll collaborate with experts across firmware, systems, electronics, mechanical, software, and sensor engineering—all while contributing to cutting-edge oceanographic instruments.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field
• Preferred 5+ years of firmware development experience, with strong proficiency in
• Programming skills in both C and C++
• Working with low-power microcontrollers (STM32/ARM preferred)
• Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (Zephyr is a plus)
• Troubleshooting and debugging using JTAG tools, IDE, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Communication protocols such as RS232, SPI, I2C, I3C, USB, and Bluetooth
• Embedded systems test methodologies, continuous integration, and modern git workflow principles
• Reading and annotating electronic schematics, including digital, mixed-signal, and analog devices
• Experience with Linux terminals
• Experience working in an Agile development process; familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to work in an interrupt-driven environment, managing multiple projects, and shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• 20 days of vacation, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days
• Benefits from day 1 & RRSP contribution matching
• Bonus program
• Annual fitness reimbursement program
• Greener commuting incentive program (bike-to-work, carpool, or transit passes)
• EV reimbursement program + on-site charging stations
• Charitable donation matching
• Monthly Friday lunches (on us)!
• Team events and social activities
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Work alongside passionate experts spanning multiple disciplines
• Direct impact on climate science and ocean research