software engineer jobs in Ottawa, ON

Company Overview

OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products, test equipment and sensors. It is located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa and established in 1985.

Company Perks:

• Every employee receives full benefits including medical, dental, optical and life insurance with the premiums paid for by OZ Optics.
• Opportunity to work along side with subject matter experts in fiber optics
• Opportunity to work on world-class products with cutting-edge technologies
• Best recreational facilities company can offer. Squash and basketball courts, weight-training rooms, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub for use by employees
• Staff events - adult and children's holiday parties, Easter egg hunt, family summer barbeque, and soccer games.
• Free on-site parking

Position Summary:

This position, reporting to the General Manager of Test Equipment Group, is responsible for firmware development, implementation and validation on our circuit boards/modules that are integrated into optical test equipment. As part of a team of experts, you will be collaborating with other members of the group, including electronics, mechanical, system, software and optical engineers.

Typical Duties:

• Design/develop/troubleshoot embedded firmware applications, including the architecture and implementation.
• Follow best practices relative to software development methodologies and revision control
• Take ownership of several product firmware applications/projects from concept to development and ensure they stay on schedule.
• Provide documentation for product designs, test processes, analyzes test results, record observations and perform required calculations.
• Prepare reports on projects for senior management

Education:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Hardware Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience if in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Skills:

• Programming skills in both C and C++
• Enjoys solving complex technical problems
• Experience with embedded real-time operating systems
• Troubleshooting and debugging using IAR, STM32 and ARM tools
• Team player with good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with various communication protocols , e.g. RS232, SPI, !2C, USB and Bluetooth
• The ability to read/annotating electronic schematics, inc. digital, analog and analog and mix signal
• Understanding of optical principles would be considered an asset

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

Pay: $65,347.61-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa West, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• relevant work: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person