Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Hatfield

Friday, 24 April 2026

Develop, optimize, and maintain firmware for ARM processors. Design and implement PID control loop applications for precision control systems. Collaborate with hardware engineers to architect modular, reusable firmware components, and drive hardware-software integration. Develop and integrate real-time firmware using RTOS to meet strict timing requirements. Perform debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of firmware code. Evaluate firmware for adherence to system requirements to validate firmware performance, functionality, and quality. Work with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and provide firmware solutions that meet project objectives. Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies and apply them to improve the firmware development processes. Utilize and advocate for modern CI/ CD practices, automated testing, and unified project tracking. Conduct thorough code reviews and maintain high standards for documentation and version control. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Practical knowledge of embedded design development tools and industry best practices for code development, documentation, and test. Strong understanding of PID control algorithms and their practical application. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems. Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and methods. Knowledge of embedded electronics including analog, digital and firmware aspects. Ability to read schematics and component data sheets. Working knowledge of test and measurement equipment for debug, research, and validation. Penchant for critical thinking and problem solving – thinks laterally as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to take on multiple concurrent assignments under minimal supervision. Self-starter with initiative and drive to develop high quality code within the time and budget constraints of the project. Strong interpersonal skills, desire to learn, and an effective team player in a global environment. Education and Experience. BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related Engineering degree required, MS degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in embedded systems engineering. Expert-level knowledge of C/ C in an embedded context required, other programming languages a plus. Experience with ARM microcontrollers and real-time operating systems required. Deep understanding of microcontroller peripherals (I 2 C, SPI, UART, etc.) and low-level debugging. Strong experience with Git and GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, and repository management). Experience with mass flow control systems and/or other control systems is highly desirable. Familiarity with industry standard communication protocols (Ether. CAT, RS 485, Profibus, Modbus, Device.Net, Ethernet IP, Profinet) preferred. Benefits. Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:Health and dental insurance. Company Paid Life Insurance. Short and Long Term Disability 401 K plan with generous company match. Vacation, personal days and holidays. Continuing education reimbursement program. Flexible spending accounts The opportunity to join a well established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace. ITW

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