Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Salary: $139,500 – $163,700 + 12% Bonus
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded firmware for advanced electrical wiring devices, including lighting controls, connected devices, and protection products. This role will focus on developing high-quality firmware for resource-constrained microcontroller platforms while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in the planning, design, development, debugging, and integration of embedded firmware for new and existing products.
- Design firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers used in electrical wiring devices such as switches, dimmers, receptacles, GFCIs, AFCIs, and other connected products.
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers on schematic reviews, hardware/firmware partitioning, board bring-up, and troubleshooting mixed hardware/software issues.
- Develop firmware that interfaces with low-rate wireless communication protocols, including IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee or similar).
- Utilize Azure DevOps or comparable development tools to manage software planning, development, testing, and deployment within Agile or Kanban environments.
- Develop and execute comprehensive firmware validation strategies, including automated and manual testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and regulatory compliance verification.
- Support existing production products through firmware maintenance, issue resolution, design improvements, and lifecycle management.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Product Management, Systems Engineering, and Design teams to ensure projects align with product roadmaps and business objectives.
- Communicate technical designs, project updates, and task status effectively with both technical teams and engineering leadership.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of embedded firmware development experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing firmware for new product development.
- Experience working with embedded microprocessor development environments and firmware testing.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in embedded C programming for microcontroller-based systems.
- Experience debugging firmware and working with low-level hardware interfaces and peripherals.
- Experience using Azure DevOps or equivalent development lifecycle tools within Agile or Kanban methodologies.
- Ability to interpret and work directly with Altium design files, including schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings.
- Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design, including power management, signal integrity, interfaces, and sensors/actuators.
- Experience with wireless communication technologies such as Zigbee, IEEE 802.15.4, or similar protocols.
- Experience developing products requiring regulatory compliance (UL, FCC, or similar).
- Experience supporting production firmware through maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with serial communication protocols, including RS-232 and I²C.
- Understanding of IP-based communication protocols.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to effectively leverage AI and web-based resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent debugging skills.
- Ability to present technical concepts and project status to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $139,500 – $163,700 plus bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation
Pay: $140,000.00 - $163,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Syracuse, NY 13209
