Firmware Engineer, R&D Team

Brooklyn, New York / Remote

Company Overview:

Since 2013, our founding mission at StrongArm Technologies has been unwavering: keep the world’s Industrial Athletes™ proud, protected and productive.

We recognize that the beating heart of our economy is made up of millions of hardworking and dedicated individuals who put their bodies on the line to perform critical job functions that positively impacts lives beyond their own. But that responsibility doesn’t come without its consequences. Far too often, preventable workplace injuries lead to lost shifts, missed paychecks and threatened livelihoods. That, to us, is unacceptable.

Industrial Athletes™ deserve an advocate and a platform dedicated to ensuring they get home safely after every shift. More than 38,000 workplace injuries across numerous job types, industries and operating environments occur around the world each hour, and our passionate team is fixated on solving this unnecessary problem through the use of technology.

From our home base in Brooklyn, New York, StrongArm Technologies develops innovative solutions and analyzes millions of hours of data, setting the foundation to help us achieve our mission of eliminating preventable workplace injury. From a couple of guys in a tech incubator to a company of more than 75 employees, our knowledge base and world-class pool of talent continues to develop as we grow the organization with a focus on end-to-end product development, data analytics, security, client success, operations and more.

In order to most effectively prevent injuries in a given operational environment, we work closely with each client across many dedicated and leading-edge teams, including client services, data and engineering, IT security and others. Each safety program is tailored to the needs of the workers on the ground and the managers who oversee them. The result is an actionable and scalable safety solution that seamlessly becomes part of a facility’s daily routine and is proven to prevent workplace injuries by as much as 64%.

Position Overview:

As a Firmware Engineer on the R&D Team, you will play a vital role in creating the next generation wearable hardware system StrongArm needs to keep Industrial Athlete safe. This includes developing new capabilities within our existing hardware ecosystem and building future platforms from the ground up.

We are looking for a self-driven hands-on individual with exceptional technical abilities who will champion new technologies and methods and utilize them for the rapid prototyping and development of our embedded products. You will interface directly with IoT devices and mobile systems through Bluetooth, serial connections and be the interface from users into our analytics platform.

The ideal candidate for this position would love to build applications from the ground up to the finish. We are looking for a self-starter with a solid foundation of engineering principles and a desire to be the go-to person for prototyping and developing technical solutions in a fast-growing start-up that makes a tangible difference in working people’s lives.

Essential Functions:

• Rapidly build embedded software-based systems alongside the R&D team. Define, own all technical components of the development
• Develop new capabilities for our hardware systems incorporating AI & Machine Learning algorithms to serve StrongArm’s clients and Industrial Athletes
• Collaborate with the Product, Mobile, and Data teams to ensure that our products meet business requirements
• Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance
• Bringing new ideas to the table, and inspiring those around you to do the same.
• Identify areas of opportunity, determine solution designs, and provide guidance to system and process enhancements.
• Desire to grow, learn, solve problems, and expand responsibilities within the R&D Team in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• 2+ years developing firmware for IoT devices or similar professional working experience
• Strong programming ability in C/C++
• Familiarity with Linux (Ubuntu) or other POSIX and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) 
• Experience with microcontroller programming similar to ARM-family processors, TI components, or other IoT platforms.
• Experience with RF, UWB, and developing interactions using LoRA, Bluetooth/BLE, cellular, and Wifi protocols. Coherently design and explain connected devices and the network(s) that support them.
• Experience reading schematics and basic electronics, as well as understanding hardware documentation for the purposes of writing drivers.
• Independent, self-disciplined with excellent independent-learning capabilities
• Can work in areas outside your comfort zone and get things done quickly
• Excellent analytical capabilities with strong problem-solving abilities
• Significant experience working in a fast-paced cross-functional environment, prioritizing assignments, and handling multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including equity
• Aetna Health & Dental Insurance
• StrongArm sponsored 401K plan
• Unlimited vacation
• Home Office in Brooklyn, NY with work from home flexibility
• And plenty of others! 

StrongArm Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.