Firmware Engineer

PathFinder Energy Services, Inc.Job Description

Title/Role:  Firmware Engineer

Department:  Product DesignReports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status:  Exempt

 

Summary: 

This position is responsible for developing embedded software to be used in the next generation of MWD and LWD tools. 

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

?  Designing of electronics for down hole sensors; development of real-time firmware and debugging embedded software for use in data acquisition subsystems, MWD and LWD tools.

?  Assist with defining requirements and writing specifications for embedded software and hardware at a sub-system level.

?  Effectively document all code developed.

?  Duties will include design, testing, documentation and product support of hardware for use in a down hole environment.

 

Education:

?  Bachelor?s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.  Masters degree preferred.

 

Experience:

?  3-5 years experience in the development of embedded software.

?  Experience with real time data acquisition and control systems.

?  Design of electronics for high temperature use is a plus.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

?  Solid understanding of electronics.

?  Knowledge of Motorola processors is preferred. 

?  Ability to develop designs from concept to final production.

?  Ability to develop in assembly language and high level languages.

?  Ability to understand and enhance code written by others.

?  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

?  Must be self motivated.

?  Must be a team player.

?  Able to work without daily structure.

Work Conditions:

Overtime will be required as needed.