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Date:      Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:33:18 +1000
From:      Matt Flax <flatmax@ieee.org>
To:        freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org
Subject:   job: embedded verification engineer
Message-ID:  <1272321198.11118.6.camel@flatmax-virtual>

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Hi all,

Cochlear HQ in Sydney Australia are seeking an embedded verification
engineer to join one of their teams.

Python skill and experience with embedded hardware are essential.

Please send applications to me to get to the correct person.

thanks
Matt

Here is more info on the job ...

Department:
Design & Development
Work type:
Full time - Contract
Location:
Sydney
      *=20
        Develop testing & move to automation
      *=20
        Champion firmware verification best practice at Cochlear
      *=20
        Join us during an exciting period of exponential growth

Cochlear pioneered and is the global leader in the research and
development, manufacture and marketing of implantable hearing solutions.
Our global headquarters and manufacturing centre is based in Sydney,
Australia.  Today Cochlear has a 70% share of the global market, employs
more than 1,900 people worldwide, operates directly in over 20 countries
and sells in over 100 countries. Over 180,000 people across more than
100 countries now experience hearing as a recipient of a Cochlear
hearing solution.

We are seeking an Firmware Verification Engineer to join our Design &
Development team at our global headquarters in Sydney. In this position
you will be responsible for creating and executing firmware and signal
processing verification activities according to protocol, with an
emphasis on automation. The role is also responsible for managing
overall verification status of firmware produced by the firmware and DSP
team that is intended for release.=20


Key Responsibilities
      * Firmware Verification Activities: Design and implement new
        firmware and signal processing tests and test scripts, with a
        focus on automation, working closely with the Firmware and DSP
        engineers in the team; Convert manual tests and test scripts to
        automated versions, where possible; Update verification
        protocols and documents as new tests are designed and
        implemented; Execute firmware verification according to
        protocol; Write firmware verification reports
      * Managing Firmware Verification Activities & Status: Maintain an
        up to date understanding of upcoming firmware releases and their
        intended use; Organise and chair Test Risk Management Board
        (TRMB) meetings as required; Manage and monitor execution of
        verification activities in the team
      * Firmware Verification Methodology, Tools and Technology:
        Champion firmware verification best practice in the team; Aim to
        improve protocol and report documents and processes; Provide
        training and reference / guidance material.
Key Requirements=20
      * University degree in electronics, software or firmware
        engineering
      * Experience as a verification engineer in a software or firmware
        development environment
      * Strong programming skills in Python
      * Strong understanding of test automation and automation
        techniques
      * Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes
      * Good written and verbal communication skills
      * Data analysis and statistics skills
      * Experience in firmware design and implementation (desirable)
      * Experience programming firmware using assembler and C,
        especially for 80C51 or ARM (desirable)
      * Experience with medical device verification, standards and
        processes (desirable)
      * Familiarity with audio/speech signals and equipment; Matlab and
        Simulink (desirable)
Cochlear can offer:
      * An opportunity to play a key role to deliver on our brand
        promise of =E2=80=9CHear Now. And Always=E2=80=9D=20
      * A high impact job - making a difference to the quality of
        peoples=E2=80=99 lives=20
      * A Competitive salary package
      * An opportunity to collaborate with an industry leading R&D team
        as the Verification process champion=20
      * An opportunity to develop & deploy automated tests=20





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