Description

About Us

Boulder Engineering Studio is a premier product development consultancy in Boulder, CO. Our team consists of passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical, software engineers and technicians. We build hardware and firmware with an iterative test-driven process in a hands-on collaborative environment. With a wide-ranging portfolio of projects, from scientific instruments and industrial machinery to medical wearables, BES focuses on tackling tough problems and providing pragmatic solutions to our customers that goes beyond just widget-making. Instead we strive to create meaningful impacts through our work.

We are hiring for a role to immediately support our existing programs while continuing to increase our embedded development capabilities long term. This high-growth, mid-level or senior role will be involved throughout the project lifecycle with a focus on embedded development and system architecture.

About You

We value creativity, passion, and attention to detail. Our work culture fosters these traits in a highly collaborative professional environment. You have at least a two years experience and want to continue to advance your career and take on new responsibilities. You enjoy working in a fast paced environment, jumping between several projects on a daily basis while remaining organized and efficient. You’re able to self-prioritize milestones while keeping a focus on ensuring project requirements are met and specifications are well tested and documented. When it's not feasible to accomplish your tasks with the constraints you’re given, you’re comfortable speaking up and working with the team to regroup and adjust.

 Qualified candidates for this role should have a background in the product development process. Past experience in consulting is a plus.  A strong knowledge of programming firmware in Rust, C, and C++ on microcontroller platforms including ARM Cortex-M, Cortex-A, Atmel, PIC, and possibly others.  Understanding of the entire hardware and software stack for a typical digital device and how decisions in one part affect the others. Familiarity with object-oriented programming in a language like Python. You have also have developed with Linux Real Time Operating Systems (RTOSs, such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or ChibiOS). 

About the Responsibilities

• Firmware development for embedded devices at the module and system level
• Developing drivers
• Implementing protocols
• Developing software in various languages, including, Rust, Python, Electron, C, and others as needed
• Occasional development of GUIs, interfacing softwares, or APIs
• Writing test procedures and implementing them to create robust, stable systems
• Helping define tasks and estimate effort and schedules
• Reviewing hardware designs
• Participating in or leading Code or Design reviews
• Test and bring-up of your and others designs
• Developing system architectures
• Managing your own software development timelines and coordinating with others
• Mentoring other team members and fostering a culture of growth and professional development

 About our Values

BES strives to leave the world better than we found it. We don’t design weapons, single use plastics, or intentionally harmful or demeaning products. Our goal is to create value in our relationships and through our work. We believe in finding the right tool for the job- including getting support from outside subject matter experts, vendors, and cutting edge research when called for. These values help ensure that the work we do take on is compelling and a good fit for our team.

About the Benefits

• 401K
• Health, dental, vision
• Generous PTO
• Flexible hours
• Casual office
• EcoPass RTD Bus Pass
• On-site shower; next door to climbing gyms and tennis courts
• Unlimited snacks, teas, and some of the best coffee in town
• Hybrid Office for mix of remote & on-site (varies based on project needs and individual preferences)

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Work in a Linux-based environment
• Test-Driven-Development (TDD)
• Developing under version control (GIT preferred)
• Use of compilers, such as GCC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, or in the lab.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. (Accommodations may be available)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent required; Masters degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related, project based experience preferred.