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Primary Responsibilities

This entry-level firmware role supports instrumentation, control, and electrical systems for safety-related and plant-control applications. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support firmware development for plant instrumentation and control systems, including safety-related reactor protection systems (signal acquisition, protection logic, diagnostics, equipment interfaces) and related non‑safety control or test systems.
• Implement and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ and assist with FPGA logic (VHDL/Verilog) where applicable, following approved requirements and coding practices.
• Contribute to firmware requirements, interface definitions, design descriptions, and maintain traceability between requirements, implementation, and verification evidence.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests; record results, investigate anomalies, and support independent verification and validation activities.
• Assist with laboratory hardware bring-up and integration using schematics, datasheets, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers under supervision.
• Use version control (e.g., Git), configuration management, code reviews, and change control to maintain reproducible builds and documented firmware releases.
• Collaborate with hardware, controls, systems, and test engineers to resolve interface issues and support system testing and commissioning.
• Learn and follow applicable quality assurance, software lifecycle, and cybersecurity procedures for safety‑critical systems; raise technical concerns and incorporate review feedback.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Candidates should demonstrate foundational embedded-engineering competence and an eagerness to grow in a disciplined engineering environment:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Entry-level position — suitable for recent graduates or applicants with 0–2 years of relevant experience (coursework, labs, capstones, internships, personal projects accepted).
• Foundational programming skills in C or C++, with practical experience developing and debugging software for microcontrollers or embedded processors.
• Understanding of digital logic and embedded concepts (memory, interrupts, timers, state machines, real-time behavior).
• Ability to read technical documentation and basic schematics; methodical troubleshooting and clear documentation of designs, tests, and issues.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and basic software testing practices; willingness to work within documented development and quality processes.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to collaborate, ask questions, and learn from technical reviews.
• Preferred: exposure to VHDL/Verilog and FPGA tools, Python test automation, laboratory instruments, and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART.
• Interest in safety‑critical engineering and energy technologies; familiarity with requirements traceability, verification & validation, or QA is a plus.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Onsite at the client’s Alameda, CA site (hybrid arrangements may apply as determined by the client).
• Salary range (California employees): $92,454 — $108,769 per year. This range represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired in California; actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and the market for the location.

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Benefits (typical full-time offerings)

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax flexible spending / commuter benefits (FSA), where provided

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What Third-Party Recruiters Recommend (candidate tips)

• Showcase embedded projects (microcontroller, FPGA, test automation) and include links or short summaries of capstones or internships.
• Highlight practical debugging experience and familiarity with lab tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) and version control workflows.
• If you have relevant coursework or project summaries (VHDL/Verilog, SPI/I2C/UART interfaces, Python test scripts), include them on your resume or portfolio.

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Additional Compliance & Notes

• Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer and follows applicable federal and state hiring laws. Candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
• This role is located in a facility that may handle export‑controlled information under DOE 10 CFR Part 810; authorization requirements may apply. Candidates should be prepared to respond to screening questions about eligibility to access controlled information.
• Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting platform; final hiring decisions are made by the client. No recruiters or agencies, please.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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