Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer

NewPhotonics is revolutionizing data center processing with cutting-edge photonic engines that address power and performance challenges. We are seeking a talented Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer with Python programming experience to join our dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work on innovative technology, collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware in C that controls and manages the company products.
• Design and implement Python-based PC software for device communication and testing (API and GUI).
• Develop low-level unit tests and system-level tests to ensure firmware reliability.
• Perform hardware bring-up and debugging, working closely with hardware engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Hardware, Software, Algorithms and System Integration.

Requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Embedded Firmware Development for microcontrollers.
• Strong C programming skills for ARM Cortex-M based MCUs and Arduino-boards.
• Experience with low-level embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, DAC, BSP, drivers, HAL, bootloader).
• Proficiency in Python scripting for PC-based applications and testing frameworks.
• Solid understanding of system and hardware design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, ability to handle multiple tasks and commitment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or Hebrew (spoken and written).

Advantage

• Experience in debugging and integrating hardware-software systems during the development phase.
• Familiarity with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or Micrium.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.