Firmware Engineer III

Firmware Engineer III Job Duties

• Design and implementation of firmware running on embedded platforms
• Lead development of significant firmware features, control algorithms, and bounded subsystems
• Contribute to firmware and system architecture design reviews and technical decision-making
• Ensure solutions meet or exceed each development phase gate requirement
• Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests to verify operational correctness of new code
• Write performance analysis code, evaluate results, and recommend improvements
• Participate in manual testing cycles to verify application features and subsystem functionality
• Perform ongoing defect identification, debugging, and resolution
• Support sustaining engineering issues including RCCA (Root Cause & Corrective Action), and service and support calls
• Escalate open issues in a timely manner to mitigate project delays, and help drive resolution plans
• Work with small cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software, product management) on new product development and continuous improvement
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and technical guidance
• Help improve coding practices, documentation quality, and engineering consistency across the team
• Support subsystem integration, lab bring-up, and validation activities across development and release phases

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in a related field
• Experience with real-time, optimized C development
• Experience with embedded processors and microcontrollers
• Familiarity with software architecture, design patterns, and coding guidelines for best practices
• Experience developing and debugging firmware in embedded systems
• Experience developing automated tests or validation tools for firmware verification
• Able to independently own technical workstreams and deliver high-quality solutions with limited oversight
• Technical documentation skills
• Demonstrates effective communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with multiple programming languages (C/C++, JavaScript, Python)
• Development experience with SoC/ARM/Microchip processors and FPGAs
• Experience applying secure development lifecycle practices to embedded products
• Experience implementing or supporting embedded security features such as secure boot, signed firmware update, access control, or secure communications
• Experience with optimization and debugging tools and techniques
• Able to understand schematics and debug circuit boards
• Experience developing in an RTOS environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity principles and standards such as IEC 62443
• Experience with battery systems, power electronics, or other embedded control systems

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Good judgment with solid decision making
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Continuous improvement

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work involves sitting, repetitive motion, occasional walking, and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Normal office/lab environment
• Requires close visual acuity and ability to distinguish colors
• Must be able to wear standard PPE when required