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Future Electronics

Specialist-Syst. Soft/Firmware

  • Kirkland, Canada, H9R 6A9
  • Posted on Aug 27, 2026
  • Full Time

Our mission is to Delight the Customer™ and teamwork is at the center of this mission. We work hard as a team, we face challenges as a team, and we celebrate as a team. Every individual matters, and although we are a large organization worldwide, you are never made to feel like a number. At Future Electronics we stand for inclusivity, longevity, and dedication.

About the role

The System Design Specialist (SDS) – Software/Firmware will be a member of a multi-disciplined, cross-functional design team. The SDS – Software/Firmware will receive coaching and guidance from the SDC Manager and experienced members of the Advanced Engineering Group’s management team to help acclimate him to the nature of our business, but he will be expected to use his engineering design and management experience to effectively prioritize and manage a set of responsibilities and projects.

How you will make an impact

  • Performing detailed system/subsystem design/design analysis for key customers
  • Providing deep-dive hardware/software/firmware/dev tool support to field based Advanced Engineers and key customers
  • Providing technical support for our suppliers New Product Introductions (NPI)
  • Developing application notes/technical sales aids for our field teams
  • Providing project management expertise for tasks that may be outsourced to 3rd parties or SDC counterparts around the globe

We’re looking for someone with

  • BSEE or BS Computer Engineering required, MSEE preferred
  • Two to Five years of experience developing Linux Board Support Packages and device drivers
  • Two to Five years of experience with C/C++
  • Board bring-up, using and developing Board Support Packages (for NXP’s i.MX series)
  • Experience with microcontrollers STM32, Renesas, NXP or others
  • 3-8 years of progressive embedded system design experience in at least two of the following fields (in relation with job specialization):

8/16 bit microcontroller hardware/firmware design

32 bit/ARM MCU/MPU hardware/firmware design

Embedded Software/Firmware design

Future Electronics is proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces a diverse environment of inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.