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Are you interested in a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge and innovative products of tomorrow, with a team of engineers with similar passion and open to creative thinking?
Neptune Technology Group Inc. is a technology company serving water utilities across North America. Since 1892, we have continually focused on the evolving needs of water utilities – revenue optimization, operational efficiencies, and improved customer service. With our portfolio of smart water meters, data collection systems and software, we make data actionable for our customers – so they can remain focused on the business of water. For additional information, please visit the company website at www.neptunetg.com.
Position Summary
The Firmware Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new products as well as engineering support for existing products. This individual performs product design and works as a team member with R&E, Marketing, and Manufacturing for new products while complying with project schedules and budgets.
Key Qualifications:
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills with experience in embedded system design and development
- Extensive experience in debugging embedded systems
- Experience with embedded firmware development tools such oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DC power analyzers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
- Experience with designing and developing RF products for public and proprietary networks
- Experience with ARM Cortex-A7/A8/A9 processors
- Experience with ARM Cortex-M3/M4/M33, 8051, and MSP430 microcontrollers
- Experience with Keil, IAR or equivalent IDEs/compilers
- Knowledge of wireless communication techniques and associated protocols such as LoRaWAN, Bluetooth Smart (BLE), cellular communication (LTE)
- Familiarity with low power design practices for battery powered devices
- Familiarity with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C
- Familiarity with security-related aspects and best practices associated with embedded system development including cryptographic algorithms, authentication protocols, secure boot, ARM TrustZone, etc.
- Ability to read and understand hardware schematics
- Experience with JIRA or other issue tracking software
- Experience with TeamCity or other continuous integration platforms
- Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum/XP)
- Experience with unit testing and unit testing frameworks/tools such as CppUTest and Unity
- Excellent documentation practices and communication skills
- Commitment to maintaining project schedules and delivering tasks on time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Embedded Linux and Yocto experience
- Linux/Unix shell scripting (SH, BASH, etc.)
- Python 3
- Docker
- Knowledge of networking connectivity protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, MQTT
- Experience with agency certifications such FCC, Industry Canada, and cellular carrier certifications
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Experience:
- 1-3 years in Engineering product design and development or 0-1 years with a Master of Science degree.
- 1-2 years of embedded C programming
Travel:
- Up to 10%
Location: Duluth, Georgia or Tallassee, Alabama
Neptune Story:
Many Valued Partnerships. ONE Neptune.
Welcome. As you learn more about Neptune®, we hope you will be inspired to join our talented and diverse team. Neptune is a technology company serving water utilities and their communities across North America. We make data actionable with meters, systems, services, and software interconnected by a smart network. As a company with many industry firsts and achievements, we are always working to be better. We strive every day to be our customers’ most valued partner.
A big part of achieving our goals is viewing our united ONE Neptune team as partners too. When you join Neptune for this important work, you are valued and trusted to make a difference. We take this same approach with our suppliers and distributors. We value all of our partners and we succeed because we work together.
Why Choose the Water Industry?
There is no more fundamental physical need than water. Its importance can’t be overstated. An industry that serves the critical work of water ensures that this precious resource remains readily available to everyone. As an active part of the water industry, you’ll help further solutions for water conservation, water quality, and access to clean water. Your work matters.
Become a Valued Part of Our Team
Neptune provides a launch pad for your creativity, innovation, and leadership skills. We help expand the boundaries of what’s possible in the water industry. We expect our people to exhibit the code of ethics, standards of conduct, and integrity that represent our brand. As a valued member of the ONE Neptune team, you’ll make contributions that can help shape the thousands of communities where we serve water utilities.
Give Back to the Community
Working with Neptune, you’ll see we are civic-minded. Neptune team members generously support many programs and initiatives in service to others. They participate in programs that encourage children to stay in school, provide meals to those in need, sponsor school STEM initiatives, and serve on the boards and committees of hospitals, schools, and civic organizations. Neptune also proudly offers multiple collegiate scholarships each year to deserving students whose parents are part of the Neptune team.
Neptune is also a proud sponsor of Water For People. This non-profit organization helps establish creative, customized, and sustainable solutions for clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene education in different parts of the world. We proudly support their goal of providing sustainable access to clean water for everyone forever around the world.
Neptune Gives You Room to Grow
Here, we look to attract and keep the doers, thinkers, and builders who have an instinctual desire to learn and solve problems. When you work with Neptune, you’ll be given the tools and resources needed to succeed throughout your career here. Because we value diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team, you can be assured that we will support you and respect your unique abilities and qualities. Bring your full self, and we will help you hone your skills through encouragement, teamwork, and experiences.
Build Relationships
We do more than design and build the most reliable metering technology on the market today. We build relationships. At Neptune, we foster a close-knit and positive atmosphere. Caring for our team extends to your complete well-being. Providing a safe and healthy work environment has always been a foundational part of our work culture.
Our supportive peer network will welcome you and help you feel at home — with a team that feels more like family. They will inspire you to be your best, and you’ll have the opportunity to do the same for your Neptune teammates. We are ONE Neptune.
Love Your Work
This is a job that you can be proud of. Put your passion and your skills to work at a company that actively encourages you to be your best and build a rewarding career of achievement. Work with other dedicated people who care about you and one another. Innovate solutions to critical business issues. Help drive positive change in an evolving, vital industry that matters. Join Neptune Technology Group and become part of our ONE Neptune team.
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Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA M/F/Vet Disability
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Duluth, GA 30096: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Duluth, GA 30096
