Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Power Systems

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our R&D team within a leading power systems company. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can take full ownership of firmware design, development, and optimization for high-performance embedded systems.

You will play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring software reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain existing firmware systems while preserving architectural integrity
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization, scalability, and system improvements
• Refactor and optimize code for efficiency without compromising functionality
• Define and enforce coding standards, tools, and best practices
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and validation prior to release
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported during testing or by customers
• Provide accurate task estimates, progress updates, and technical documentation
• Support verification and validation processes
• Manage version control, firmware releases, and updates
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams on feature feasibility
• Develop and integrate firmware components, frameworks, and device drivers
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of the full firmware lifecycle (concept to deployment)
• Solid knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor engineers
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to thrive in dynamic environments

Experience Requirements

• 7–10 years of embedded firmware development experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Embedded C and C++
  • Data structures
  • RTOS
  • Microprocessors and controllers
• Proven experience working with QNX and Linux operating systems
• Experience with memory interfaces (NAND, NOR, DDR4)
• Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet) and multithreading
• Hands-on experience with development tools, debug emulators, and version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Experience in the power industry, specifically with protection and numerical relays, is highly preferred
• Experience with DSP is a plus

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only