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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Chemelex
Department:Software Development
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Edmonton, Alberta
Location:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:CAD80,000 - CAD120,000
Skills:
C++EMBEDDED FIRMWARECRUSTGITRTOSFREERTOSARMESP32PYTHONPOWERSHELLLINUXU-BOOTSNAPSSNAPCRAFT
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Job Description

Posted on: June 1, 2025

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. We're looking for two talented engineers to join our team! If you have a strong background in C++, you'll be excited to know we're taking a fresh approach to embedded software development. Together, we'll build secure, high-performance firmware for cutting-edge industrial control products. What You Will Experience In This Position

  • Research and Development: Create new products for global markets and refresh existing products.
  • Agile Development: Join a Collaborative Agile Team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions.
  • Comprehensive Firmware Development: Supported by senior embedded firmware developers, engage in the complete embedded firmware software development lifecycle including:
  • Refining software and testing requirements with Product Management
  • Implementing requirements and tests in embedded firmware by programming in C, C++, or Rust.
  • Participating in design and code reviews
  • Debugging firmware using appropriate techniques and tools
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose the interaction of embedded firmware and hardware using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
  • Testing: Draft test plans. Program unit tests, integration tests, and hardware in the loop tests.
  • Documenting: Creating technical documentation for internal and external use.
  • Using GitLab, Jira, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate with team members

You Have

  • Years of C++ experience with much of it in the embedded firmware space. You have the desire to grow beyond traditional C++ programming.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in developing and debugging embedded systems
  • Ideally 5+ years of coding experience in C/C++ for embedded devices or Rust
  • Ability to read and understand data sheets and review electronic schematics
  • Strong electronics troubleshooting and embedded debugging experience (proficient with tools such as JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multi-meters, etc)
  • Proficient with multi-threaded/multi-tasking programming
  • Experience with Git or similar version control
  • Deep understanding of communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, IP, Modbus, or CAN bus is an asset
  • Experience with bare metal and board bring up
  • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), FreeRTOS, ARM, ESP32
  • Experience with Object Orientated programming, software architecture, and design patterns
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Powershell) is an asset
  • Experience with Linux development, kernel development, U-boot, Snaps, or SnapCraft is an asset
  • Motivated, energetic, a quick learner, able to work independently with minimal direction
  • Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

At Chemelex We protect places of progress through electric excellence. Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything. Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

  • Experts with empathy
  • Explorer mindset
  • Example for others
  • Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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