Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret requirements and specifications;
• Design and develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and IoT systems; 
• Build, test, and debug embedded systems prototypes; 
• Collaborate with the product design team to integrate electronics into hardware systems; 
• Provide circuit design and PCB development; 
• Perform bench testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers; 
• Maintain software repositories and manage version control using Git; 
• Support technical training and assist participants or interns on embedded-related projects; 
• Prepare documentation and technical reports on all embedded system-related activities. 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor degree in electronic engineering with at least three years' experience in firmware development;
• Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols is required; 
• Web or Mobile Software development will be added advantage;
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar languages; 
• Solid understanding of electronics principles, power systems, and circuit protection; 
• Familiarity with PCB layout and schematic design; 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Strong attention to detail and document preparation.